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John Richard Cuerva

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Licensed for 9 years
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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.

Practice areas

UnknownGeneral practiceEstate planningFamily
  1. Family: 45%

    10 years

  2. Estate planning: 25%

    10 years

  3. General practice: 15%

    Civil Litigation: breach of contract.

  4. Unknown: 15%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

1010 B Street, Ste. 219
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Allingham & Cuerva, LLP

1010 B Street, Ste. 219
San Rafael, CA, 94901

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201011/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
CALIUniversity of San Francisco2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerAllingham & Cuerva2011 - 2017
Legal InternUnited States Coast Guard2008 - 2008
Legal InternDeVito Law Group2006 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Marin County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Association of Latino Marin AttorneysMember2013 - Present
ARAGPanel Attorney2011 - Present
SF Bar AssociationN/A2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member2010 - Present
Stanford Alumni AssociationMember2001 - Present
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers AssociationMember2011 - 2016
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of San Francisco School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
Harvard UniversityEd.M1996
Stanford UniversityN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
BNI meetingWills & Trusts2016
BNI MeetingsChild Custody2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
R. v. MCourt ruling establishing 50% timeshare for our client; negotiated settlement regarding child support.
Ro. v. HiSettled to Plaintiff's satisfaction

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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 should present itself again.
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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 difficult person, and can often be controlling and manipulative. John expertly handled all of the drama thrown our way, and lead me through each step. He responded to all of my many questions, calls and emails promptly. John and was able to keep me clear in both the details and greater goal throughout the long process. He is not only a professional, but also a kind person with a great deal of patience and heart. John took the time to ask how I was doing, and to provide consultation as to my dealings with my ex directly when things became intense. In the end we were able to negotiate an agreement on all terms that met the needs of my daughters, and provided a sense of relief for me as well. I would definitely recommend John Cuerva, his approach to family law is what we need in today's world!
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Vanessa Candelaria, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I had the pleasure of working on a family law matter with John. He is diligent, caring and smart.

Louis Napoli, Real estate Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse John because he is diligent, courteous, and very smart. He will handle your case with great skill and professionalism.

John Rueppel, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Jason Wolford, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Jasmine Davaloo, Alimony Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Aisling Cronin, Business Attorney on Sep 26, 2016
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Elizabeth Hallock, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
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James O'Neil, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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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