Glenn Michael Katon

Glenn Michael Katon

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 32 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights

385 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Oakland, CA

About Glenn

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Civil Rights 100%

Police misconduct, free speech, religious freedom, and other civil rights matters.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

1%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Katon.Law

385 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Oakland, CA, 94610

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Glenn Michael Katon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephen | December 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Expeditious, effective, and politely engaging on a tenants rights case

Mr. Katon was a breath of fresh air, after my innocent son was dragged into a dispute between his landlord and a third party. Lawyers in this dispute were unmindful and disrespectful of my son's rights and obligations as a tenant. Mr Katon stepped in, communicated respectfully to all parties, and r...eceived quick acknowledgement of the tenants' rights.

Posted by Julie | December 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

excellent, highly responsive lawyer

I HIGHLY recommend Glenn Katon. Friends of mine needed a lawyer for an urgent, upsetting matter in Los Angeles. I found Glenn, and remained involved throughout the matter. Glenn responded immediately, was very reassuring, and resolved the issue with lightning speed. We were all very impressed.

Posted by Farhaj | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Glenn is fantastic

I was Glenn Katon's client for over three years. He led the legal team in a landmark civil rights case. He has the uncanny ability to make the most complex constitutional arguments easy to understand. He points out how large complex legal issues are relatable in day to day life. He gave his clien...ts updates on what was happeneing by conference calls, emails, letters or text and personal meetings. He filled me in on what was next and what I should expect, and addressed any questions a community member or coplantiff had openly and honestly. Glenn was approachable, kind, direct, affable and driven. I whole heartedly recommend Glenn Katon to anyone needing his legal services. His very presence in Court will give you comfort in knowing 'equal justice under the law' is right around the corner thanks to Katon and those like him who continue to fight for the little guy.

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Glenn Michael Katon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Svetlana Shirinova

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Rosenthal

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gaudet

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Glenn is a very capable and effective civil rights lawyer with a genuine passion for helping underprivileged people. He has a great deal of expertise in litigation. I had an opportunity to speak with him about a case in which I served (and serve) as class counsel in federal court in New York. He gave me some useful feedback. I was impressed with his knowledge and experience in litigation. He was a faithful member of the American Bar Association SIL International Human Rights Committee during my term as co-chair and he made valuable contributions to the work of that committee."

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Jillian Barron

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Glenn has long been a passionate and effective advocate on behalf of civil rights. I endorse Glenn Katon."

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Alanna Coopersmith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jillian Barron

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2001

Outstanding Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

Work Experience

2012 - 2016

Legal Director, Muslim Advocates

2006 - 2011

Senior Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

2002 - 2006

Shareholder, Bush Ross, P.A

1997 - 2002

Trial Attorney, U.S. Department Of Justice

1995 - 1997

Associate, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP

1993 - 1995

Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Terry R. Means

Associations

2017 - Present

Earl Warren American Inn of Court

Master

2014 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Member

2004 - 2017

American Bar Association

Vice Chair

2003 - 2006

Tampa Bay American Inn of Court

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

Hassan v. City of New York, 804 F.3d 277 (3d Cir. 2015)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that plaintiffs stated viable constitutional claims, reversing District Court dismissal.

First Vagabonds Church of God v. City of Orlando, 638 F.3d 756 (11th Cir. 2011) (en banc)

District court found Orlando ordinance unconstitutional. Reversed on appeal.

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Education

1992

St. John's University School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2016

National Security vs. National Responsibility: Attempts to Block the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees Human Rights

2015

Racial Profiling - Community Impacts of an Imperfect Law Enforcement Strategy Civil Rights

2015

Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and Countering Violent Extremism Civil Rights

2014

12th Annual Class Action Conference Class Action

2013

Balancing Civil Rights and National Security in the Post 9/11 World Civil Rights

2012

Briefing at U.S. House Racial Profiling

2011

American Civil Liberties Union National Staff Conference

Civil Rights

2010

American Bar Association Annual Meeting Human Rights

Publications

2011

The International Lawyer (ABA) International Human Rights

1993

Languages

English

Activity

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