About John David
John David Sarai earned his law degree from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University after completing a Bachelor of Science at California State University, Northridge. He moved from the classroom into practice equipped with training in legal research, litigation strategy, and courtroom procedure. Those early years shaped a practical approach to complex disputes and client counseling.
He is admitted to practice in California and is authorized to appear in multiple federal forums. His federal admissions include the Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. That range of admissions allows him to handle matters that begin in state trial courts and proceed into federal court or appellate review.
Over the years, Sarai has handled litigation that spans procedural postures and subject areas. He has prepared pleadings, argued motions and appeared for hearings across California. He has experience drafting briefs for both district courts and the Ninth Circuit. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and direct in courtroom presentation. He tends toward clear, concise advocacy rather than elaborate presentation.
Sarai’s work has brought him into contact with judges and opposing counsel throughout the state. He has worked on cases that required coordination across jurisdictions and on matters that demanded attention to federal procedure. His practice emphasizes managing deadlines, assessing risk, and pursuing remedies available under both state and federal law. Behind each file he manages are factual investigations and document review that shape litigation strategy.
He is currently based at Shield Law Group, APLC, where he handles matters that run through California’s trial courts and into the federal system. His day-to-day work includes motion practice, courtroom appearances and appellate briefing. He maintains an active practice representing clients in both state and federal venues.
His current practice at Shield Law Group, APLC centers on litigation in state and federal courts across California.
