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Law Offices of John L. Burris Pro

4.9
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7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120, Oakland, CA 9461, U.S.A.

Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Civil Practice and 18 more

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About Law Offices of John L. Burris

We are champions committed to protecting people's rights.

– Since 1985 in CA,

The Law Offices of John L. Burris was formed in 1985. While the practice initially focused on criminal defense, it quickly shifted to an emphasis on civil rights litigation, particularly in the context of police misconduct, and racial and sexual discrimination in employment. Located in Oakland, we serve the Bay Area, SF, Sacramento, Los Angeles and California. Willing to fight for justice worldwide!

– Protecting Everyone

Over the years, John Burris and his associated counsel have represented a number of public officials and high profile clients: Earl Sanders, the former Chief of Police of San Francisco, Rodney King, recording artist Tupac Shakur, actor Del Roy Lindo, NFL player Keyshawn Johnson, NBA players Gary Payton and Jason Kidd, and Aaron Goodwin (former sports agent for NBA phenomenon LeBron James).

– Becoming a Top Firm

Our firm has been instrumental in social reforms of police policy governing the use of canines, deadly force, hog tying, pepper spray, and other practices. Our work has also changed police department protocols for crowd control tactics and handling of the mentally impaired.

The firm has been successful in a number of class actions, including the infamous “Riders” case.

 

Law Offices of John L. Burris (Oakland, California)
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Law Offices of John L. Burris got this award in 2021

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Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
July 15, 2011
Hired Attorney John Burris
Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
November 16, 2011
Hired Attorney John Burris

Very attentive to my case.

Trusts and Estates
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February 20, 2013
Hired Attorney John Burris

He's a great listener and really cares about the outcome.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights 1
    • Discrimination
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Mold Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Labor and Employment 3
    • Harassment
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Wrongful Termination
  • Law Enforcement 1
    • Police Misconduct
  • Prisoners Rights
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Wrongful Death
    • Automobile Accidents
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Housing Law 1
    • Fair Housing
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Failure to Diagnose
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
  • LGBT Law
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Other 1
    • Housing Rights

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Airport Corporate Centre7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120Oakland, CA 9461U.S.A.

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