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Attorney Ryan Knutson is committed to serving you and your family as your trusted advisor. Mr. Knutson works directly with clients to provide quality legal services and representation before and at trial. Having worked at numerous prosecutors offices, civil litigation firms, and public interest oriented organizations, Mr. Knutson brings a decade of expertise in both civil and criminal matters to his firm with an eye towards providing personalized attention to each individual he serves and their legal needs. He knows the value of personal relationships and strives to build and maintain them with each of his clients.
Since his earliest days as a police officer cadet, he has built a reputation for hard work, effectiveness, and compassion. Having lived in, worked in, and visited nearly a dozen countries, Mr. Knutson is fluent in Spanish and understands the global and social context behind every legal problem, no matter how small or large. His understanding of the judicial system and work in community social and political issues gives him a unique edge in understanding the dynamics of any case.
Mr. Knutson opened Knutson Law Offices in 2019 to serve the needs of families and individuals in estate and special needs planning, trusts and estates, civil litigation, Social Security Disability, and civil rights and police litigation with a specific focus in mental health law and policy. On mental health law, discrimination and abuse of the mentally ill and the myriad legal issues affecting their families, Mr. Knutson works to make a significant impact in achieving compassionate care, an end to abuse and violence, and effective trust and property planning for the future.
The constant in Mr. Knutson’s career is a commitment to serve others, to counsel and represent others fighting for their rights in court, and to fight for and win fair and just treatment under the law for all, no matter your age, race, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or immigration status. He continues that work at Knutson Law Offices.
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Acquired: 2016
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1423 Broadway, #111, Oakland, CA, 94612
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by SANDRA | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Great Lawyer
I was very fortunate to have Ryan as my attorney for a wrongful termination with my former employer. It was an extremely stressful and intimidating situation and Ryan was extremely supportive. He has been thoughtful, strategic, communicative and thorough through out the entire process. Great L...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Consistently Respectful, Detailed, and Kind
Ryan Knutson has been a dependable source of legal expertise for me for two years. He is heartfelt, genuine, and consistently respectful when sharing complex legal information. He has supported me to understand my rights as a tenant and given me invaluable information to navigate not only my housin...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Won $200,000 settlement in court !
Ryan is a rising star in the legal world. He is a great lawyer and was a godsend in my wrongful eviction case. He navigated some really sensitive issues, investigated and built the case, and fought hard for me in court all the time. We were able to get a great settlement. I will be forever gratef...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Ryan is very knowledgeable of the renter's law for commercial spaces
I had a beauty business for eight years. The property management and new landlord would not respond to my emails for months asking to negotiate the rent while I was completely closed. They kept me in the dark for a year and a half without any intent of negotiation until the moratorium ended for c...
Posted by Jeff | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Partnership
Review for Ryan Knutson, Knutson Law Offices
I needed legal guidance regarding a business partnership dispute. Ryan Knutson was recommended to me by a close friend, who received legal help from with a similar matter. I ended up hiring Mr. Knutson to assist me with this matter. Mr. helped to clearly and concisely explain my options. I appreciate...
"Ryan is an incredibly talented attorney. He is strategic, comprehensive, and thoughtful in his approach to solving legal issues. When I have a legal question, Ryan is the first person I call to discuss. Apart from being talented, he is genuine. I highly recommend his legal services."
"Ryan is an esteemed colleague in the community and extremely knowledgeable in the fields of civil rights and litigation. I practice business law and often refer to him for complex issues. He is a diligent and intelligent practitioner, I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Ryan. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of the law. I reach out to him often with questions on a variety of topics. He's very friendly, easy to work with, and most importantly, he cares about what he does and about getting what's best for his clients."
Family lawyer
Trademark application lawyer
Elder law lawyer
2019 - Present
Founder and Attorney, Knutson Law Offices
2018 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Bledsoe, Diestel, Treppa, Crane, LLP.
2016 - 2018
Lead Attorney of Legal Counsel to Elderly/ Civil Rights Program, La Raza Centro Legal
2015 - 2017
Public Interest Clerk, United States House Of Representatives
2019 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Barristers SectionBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
La Raza Centro LegalBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, San FranciscoBoard of Directors
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
BA - Bachelor of Arts - History, Spanish, Latin American Studies
2020
2019
Costa-Hawkins and California Rent Control: The Law, San Francisco, and Proposals for Change
2019
Immigration Enforcement, Arrests, and the Law: Knowing Your Rights
2019
2019
2017
Spanish
English
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Sign lease & backdate, or assume invalid rent increase & deduct difference from rent next month & go back to paying old amount?
20 Nov 2023
Two trustee that are both beneficiary and trust home?
27 Dec 2021
How long does probate last in California? Is there a usual or definite time? If someone died and their home went into probate ?
06 Jun 2020
Sexual Harassment and Title IX in Schools: A Practice Perspective for Victims
18 Sep 2020
Municipal Liability and Government Employees
18 Sep 2020
Estate Planning for Young Families
18 Sep 2020