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John Addison Vos
About John
Biography
Gladly helping clients through these troubled and trying financial times.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
85%
47 years | 5,000 cases
Debt Settlement
5%
47 years | 5,000 cases
Foreclosure
5%
47 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Addison Vos
1430 Lincoln Ave #Ph, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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John Addison Vos's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 49 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tee | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Mr. Vos and staff
Great man!!! Mr. Vos and staff helped me get my life back on track!! Explained everything I should know and needed to know very clearly and made the process easy and efficient!!! Highly recommend!!!
Posted by Thomas | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bankruptcy Client
"John Vos, of Vos Law in San Rafael was the ultimate professional in helping me all throughout the legal process in my bankruptcy case. I can unequivocally recommend him and his services. He made the whole process simple and easy to follow while maintaining a high degree of accuracy." Tom L. - San R...
Posted by Patricia | February 12, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Client
Chapter 7 clearly explained. Excellent listener. Brought up points I had not clearly thought of, presented a much bigger picture, with my best interest in mind. On a clear path to a stronger more knowledgeable financial future
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highest Ratings for John and His Bankruptcy Expertise
I really appreciated John's legal guidance in what was the most difficult financial period of my life. From my first meeting with John, he was clear, concise and set realistic expectations; making me comfortable with the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process and possible outcomes. John was by my side for the ...
Posted by Shannon | March 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Choice!
John is caring about your situation as well as competent about the law and issues you will face. Highly recommend!!
John Addison Vos's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I called John for a tricky bankruptcy issue I was facing in a non-bankruptcy case I was involved in. Another bankruptcy lawyer recommended him to me. John answered my call, gave me sound and practical advice on the spot, and generally made my day. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Vos is consistently an excellent source of advice both for his clients and for other lawyers, and one that I wouldn't hesitate to use for my own matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a highly experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyer. I have had the opportunity to discuss strategies for protecting consumers when the law was highly uncertain and found John to be committed to serving his clients' interests."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I am pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Atty. Vos. He gives clear and detailed advice and counsel and is certainly an asset to any client. I am proud to consider him a colleague."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Recognition, Marin County Bar Assn, Marin County Bar Asn
2010
Wiley Manuel Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid of Marin
Work Experience
1978 - Present
, Law Office of John A. Vos
1978 - 1984
Associate, Connella & Sherburne
Associations
2002 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Marin County Bar Assn.
2006 - 2007
Lions ClubPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
In re (Private client)
Clients' privilege upheld against government.
Education
1975
Univ of California at Los Angeles
N/A
National Institute for Trial Advocacy 10 day intensive training
Certificate in Advanced Studies
Speaking Engagements
2011
Superior Court trial
Testified as expert witness
2011
Novato TV
Loan Mods, Chapter 13 Strips of Mortgage
2010
KGO radio talk show guest
bankruptcy
2009
Foreclosure Relief Seminar
Foreclosure/Chapter 13
Publications
N/A
Bancroft-Whitney contributing editor
bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Motion to Vacate - ccp 663
26 Jan 2012
Q&A
Where can I find a contingency contract lawyer for breach of contract in the San Mateo, CA area?
31 Jan 2012
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If I hire a specific attorney, can he pass off my case to another attorney at another firm?
30 Jan 2012