About Joseph Francis
Joseph Francis Zellmer is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1983 and holds bar number 112268. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Zellmer is the principal attorney at Zellmer Law Group, a law firm located in Nevada City, California. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout Nevada County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Zellmer earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, where he graduated in 1982. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at UC College of the Law, San Francisco, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in business and real estate law.
Mr. Zellmer concentrates his practice in the areas of business law and real estate law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving contract disputes, property transactions, landlord-tenant issues, and real estate development. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, negotiations, drafting of legal documents, and representation in trials and appeals in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Zellmer has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for Nevada County, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Sacramento for five years.
Mr. Zellmer is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Business Law. He is also a certified mediator through the Nevada County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Zellmer is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Nevada County effectively.
