About Paul Howard
Paul Howard Zarefsky is a Deputy City Attorney in San Francisco, California — He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1999. His office is located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Suite 234, San Francisco, CA 94102-4604. Mr.
Zarefsky earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He also holds a Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College. These credentials have gave him a strong foundation in law and public policy. In his role as Deputy City Attorney, Mr. Zarefsky provides legal counsel to various city departments and agencies.
He has been involved in advising on public records requests and other administrative matters. For instance, in 2006, he addressed the legal principles supporting the provision of electronic records in PDF format in response to public records requests. Beyond his work in the City Attorney's Office, Mr. Zarefsky contributes to legal education as an adjunct faculty member. He has taught courses related to administrative and employment law, sharing his expertise with students pursuing careers in these fields.
Mr. Zarefsky is admitted to practice law in California. His experience in government and administrative law has made him a valuable resource for both public agencies and the community.
