Law Offices of John L. Burris

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About this firm

– 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.
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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Civil Rights
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Police Misconduct
  • Prisoners Rights
  • Wrongful Death
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Fair Housing
  • Housing Rights
  • Mold Litigation
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
  • LGBT Law
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

People (5)

John Burris: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
John Burris
Lead Attorney & Founder
4.9
3 Reviews
Oakland, CA

Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Civil Practice, Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Police Misconduct, Prisoners Rights, Wrongful Death, Landlord and Tenant Law, Fair Housing, Mold Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), LGBT Law, Libel, Slander and Defamation, Alternative Dispute Resolution View More

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Dewitt Lacy: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
Dewitt Lacy
Attorney
No Reviews
Oakland, CA

Civil Rights, Wrongful Death, Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury View More

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James Cook: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
James Cook
Attorney
1.0
1 Review
Oakland, CA

Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Contract Law View More

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Benjamin Nisenbaum: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
Benjamin Nisenbaum
Attorney
No Reviews
Oakland, CA

Law Enforcement Misconduct, Civil Rights Violations, Criminal Defense View More

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Ayana Curry: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
Ayana Curry
Attorney
No Reviews
Oakland, CA

Civil Rights

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (1 review)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

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