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
10 years
10 years
Civil Litigation: breach of contract.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2010 | 11/04/2019 |
Legal answers | 22 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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CALI | University of San Francisco | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Allingham & Cuerva | 2011 - 2017 |
Legal Intern | United States Coast Guard | 2008 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | DeVito Law Group | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Marin County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Association of Latino Marin Attorneys | Member | 2013 - Present |
ARAG | Panel Attorney | 2011 - Present |
SF Bar Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
Stanford Alumni Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
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San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Francisco School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Harvard University | Ed.M | 1996 |
Stanford University | N/A | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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BNI meeting | Wills & Trusts | 2016 |
BNI Meetings | Child Custody | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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R. v. M | Court ruling establishing 50% timeshare for our client; negotiated settlement regarding child support. |
Ro. v. Hi | Settled to Plaintiff's satisfaction |
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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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Elizabeth Hallock, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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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