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- 5.0
- Since 1978
- 48 yrs
- Bar admissions
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John T Philipsborn represents clients in San Francisco, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About John T Philipsborn
Fulbright Scholar, Portugal, 1989; Fulbright Scholar, Pakistan, 2001; University of California, Rosoff Distinguished Research Award, 2016; CACJ Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016; Recipient: Defenders Inc., 1983, San Diego, Excellence in Defense of the Poor; CACJ Award for Amicus Work, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2013; Spirit of CEB Award, CEB, State Bar of California/University of California, 2006; Awards for West Memphis Three work, 2011-1012; Forensic Mental Health Assoc., Cal, 2015, West Award for significant contributions; Judge Pro Tem, San Francisco Sup. Court, 2004–; Consultant: Legal/judicial education projects in Cambodia; U.N. War Crimes Tribunal; Coordinator: Intl. Conf. on Adversarial Adjudication in Criminal Cases, Lisbon, 1990;Evaluation of Nicaraguan Court System, 1987; Mexican Capital Legal Assistance Program 2005–; Amicus Counsel for Mexico and The Philippines in select cases; Advisory Board, The Champion, Journal of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1993–; Editorial Consultant, CEB. Author: Chapters 14, 15, 48 “California Criminal Law Procedure & Practice,” 1998-2012; 95 Misc. Journal Articles; Adjunct Professor, New College of Law, 1991-2007; Faculty, Death Penalty College, Santa Clara Law School, 1992–; Member, Board of Advisors, U.S. Prison History Museum, Alcatraz; Member, Bd. of Dir., CACJ, 1989-1994 and 2002-2005; Chair, amicus curiae Committee, CACJ, 1991-present; Co-Chair, Governmental Misconduct Commission, 1989-1991; Board of Directors, California Indian Legal Services, 1990-1997; Joint Advisory Committee, Continuing Education of the Bar (University of California/State Bar, 1991-1994); Consultant, Criminal Law Subcommittee, CEB, 1994–; Criminal Law Advisory Committee, California Board of Legal Specialization, 1994-1996; Co-Chair, NACDL Governmental and Prosecutorial Misconduct Committee, 1990-1992; Task Force on Preservation of Adversarial Process, NACDL, 1989-1990; Task Force on Emerging Democracies, NACDL, 1990-1991; Lecturer: Intl. Conf. on Social Justice Research; Amer. Coll. Forensic Psychiatry; Amer. Coll. Forensic Psychology; CACJ/CPDA Death Penalty Seminar; American Psychological Association; California Judges Association; ABA; CA Association of Criminalists; Forensic Mental Health Association, NACDL; Counsel or amicus counsel in more than 90 published cases
Credentials
Education
University of California
J.D. · 1978
Antioch College
M.Ed. Bowdoin · 1975
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
United States Court
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1985 · ACTIVE
United States Court
1984 · ACTIVE
California
1978 · ACTIVE
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John T. Philipsborn
Civic Center Building, 507 Polk Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94102
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What areas of law does John T Philipsborn practice?
John T Philipsborn focuses on Civil Rights and Criminal Defense.
Where is John T Philipsborn located?
John T Philipsborn primarily serves clients in San Francisco, California, with an office at Civic Center Building, 507 Polk Street, Suite 350.
How experienced is John T Philipsborn?
John T Philipsborn has 48 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1978.
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