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San Francisco Local Counsel
Pro hac vice and local counsel services for out-of-state attorneys with cases in San Francisco County courts.
We act as San Francisco local counsel for out-of-state attorneys with matters in San Francisco courts. Our office is in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles County); we do not maintain an office in San Francisco.
Short answer: Jinnah Law, A Professional Law Corporation is available as San Francisco local counsel. Ahmed "Andy" Jinnah prepares the pro hac vice application, serves as attorney of record, and appears in San Francisco County courts. The flat fee for the application starts at $2,500; ongoing work is billed at $450 per hour.
Facts at a glance
- Firm
- Jinnah Law, A Professional Law Corporation
- Attorney
- Ahmed "Andy" Jinnah, State Bar of California No. 297907, admitted 2014
- Courts
- California state courts; U.S. District Courts for the Central, Southern, and Northern Districts of California
- Services
- Local counsel, pro hac vice applications, attorney of record, and lead counsel when needed
- Fees
- Pro hac vice application: flat fee starting at $2,500; ongoing work: $450 per hour. Court and State Bar filing fees are separate.
- Office
- 15233 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 500, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Los Angeles County)
- Contact
- (310) 567-9355 · ajinnah@jinnahlaw.com
Courts
- San Francisco County Superior Court
- California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Francisco Division)
- Arbitration and mediation proceedings seated in the area
How a San Francisco engagement works
- You send the case name, court, parties, and deadlines.
- We run a conflict check and confirm scope and fees in writing.
- We prepare and file the pro hac vice application and serve it as the rules require. See how pro hac vice works in California.
- We serve as attorney of record and appear, monitor, or draft as agreed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find local counsel in San Francisco for a pro hac vice application?
Contact a California-licensed attorney who regularly handles association of counsel in San Francisco County courts. Jinnah Law, A Professional Law Corporation acts as San Francisco local counsel: we run conflicts, prepare and file the pro hac vice application, serve as attorney of record, and appear when required. Email ajinnah@jinnahlaw.com with your case details.
Which courts do you appear in for San Francisco matters?
San Francisco County Superior Court; appeals go to the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District. Federal matters: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.
Do you have an office in San Francisco?
Our only office is in Sherman Oaks, in Los Angeles County. We appear in San Francisco-area courts without maintaining an office there.
Is local counsel responsible for the whole case?
Not necessarily. Local counsel has independent duties to the court, so scope, supervision, and responsibilities are set out in a written agreement. Many engagements involve local counsel monitoring the case and handling California-specific procedure while out-of-state counsel leads.
Also serving other California cities: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego.