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John Richard Cuerva
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Biography
John Cuerva’s practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and civil litigation involving breaches of contract. As a family law attorney, Mr. Cuerva represents clients in dissolutions, custody and support disputes, and adoptions. As an estate planner, Mr. Cuerva drafts estate plans for middle class families and individuals.
Prior to founding Allingham & Cuerva, Mr. Cuerva worked at Aaron & Wilson, a San Francisco civil litigation firm and clerked for the Office of the Marin County Counsel. At the University of San Francisco School of Law, he participated in advance moot court competitions and served as a law clerk at Devito & Associates, a San Francisco employment law firm, and at the Legal Affairs Office for the United States Coast Guard in Alameda, California.
Mr. Cuerva has a B.A. from Stanford University and a Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mr. Cuerva taught high school English and social studies for many years in Palo Alto, Napa, and Rome, Italy. He is a fan of Shakespeare, Steinbeck, and grammar.
Mr. Cuerva enjoys interacting with clients and helping them through difficult challenges. He believes in providing his clients with straight-forward, honest evaluations of their cases, promptly returning their phone calls, and fighting efficiently and cost-effectively for their rights.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Allingham & Cuerva, LLP
1010 B Street, Ste. 219, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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John Richard Cuerva's Reviews
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Posted by Wendy | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Wendy
I highly recommend Mr. John Cuerva for your family law needs. John has successfully helped me resolve a modification motion and an enforcement motion. He has been a pleasure to work with and he has a strong team behind him. I look forward to working with Mr. Cuerva in the future if a situation sho...
Posted by Shira | September 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Proffessional and great to work with!
I would highly recommend John Cuerva for a case involving difficult child parenting time negotiations and child support issues. I was referred to John through a family friend, and had never worked with an attorney before. I was a bit nervous regarding the negotiations process as my ex is a very di...
John Richard Cuerva's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working on a family law matter with John. He is diligent, caring and smart."
"I endorse John because he is diligent, courteous, and very smart. He will handle your case with great skill and professionalism."
"I have known John Cuerva for many years, and he has always impressed me with his calm manner and great head for details. When my clients have come to me with family law or divorce issues, I have unhesitating recommended him. I hope never to need his services, but if I do, I would go to him first."
"I endorse John, and frequently refer people to him who need legal representation. John works very hard for his clients, puts the time in to research his legal arguments, and is always well prepared. John is not afraid to go to bat for his clients and he gets great results."
"As a fellow family law attorney, I have worked with John for several years now. I have first-hand knowledge about John's high level of integrity, effective advocacy and professionalism. He is knowledgeable, thinks outside the box, and fights passionately for his clients. I often refer those cases that I'm not able to take to John because I trust that he would do a great job for the client. John Cuerva has my full endorsement."
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"I have collaborated with John on a number of estate and family law related legal matters. He has an incredibly skilled legal mind and practices with a high standard of ethics. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and a skilled communicator both in and outside of the courtroom. I look forward to continuing to work with him and would not hesitate to hire him as my own attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2009
CALI, University of San Francisco
Work Experience
2011 - 2017
Partner, Allingham & Cuerva
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, United States Coast Guard
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, DeVito Law Group
Associations
2016 - Present
Marin County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Association of Latino Marin AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
ARAGPanel Attorney
2010 - Present
SF Bar Association
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2001 - Present
Stanford Alumni AssociationMember
2011 - 2016
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
R. v. M
Court ruling establishing 50% timeshare for our client; negotiated settlement regarding child support.
Ro. v. Hi
Settled to Plaintiff's satisfaction
Education
2009
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Harvard University
Ed.M
N/A
Stanford University
Speaking Engagements
2016
BNI meeting
Wills & Trusts
2015
BNI Meetings
Child Custody
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can I do if my little sister brings her boyfriend to live at my moms houes and she's OK with it and bothsmoke weed ages 14
01 Sep 2017
Q&A
If there is a court order in place, and I am the primary parent, is it possible for forfeiture?
02 Sep 2017
Q&A
What kind of attorney do I need to represent me for a Temporary Restraining Order hearing?
12 Jan 2017