About
Robert Bohn, Jr. is a San Jose personal injury trial attorney who represents people with serious, life-changing injuries and families affected by wrongful death. He handles auto accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, premises liability, defective products, slip and fall claims, complex regional pain syndrome, and uninsured or underinsured motorist matters. His practice emphasizes detailed preparation, strong communication, and trial-focused advocacy for injured clients throughout California in serious injury cases.
Robert earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and a B.S., cum laude, in Psychology from Santa Clara University. His psychology studies included learning about trauma and brain structure and function, knowledge that supports his work with clients facing serious injuries. His legal education prepared him for courtroom advocacy, detailed evidence analysis, and litigation strategy. He has practiced personal injury law since his California admission in 1995.
Robert has spent decades representing people with major injuries and families who lost loved ones because of others’ conduct. He has also lectured lawyers and paralegals on brain injury, jury selection, and handling injury claims. His trial-focused background helps him assess complex medical evidence, damages, liability, and witness issues while preparing cases for settlement, trial, or appeal. He also serves as a lecturer with the California College of Trial Arts.
Robert Bohn, Jr. is admitted in California and Colorado and before the Ninth Circuit, US Court of Federal Claims, US Supreme Court, and Northern District of California. He has also served as president and board member of the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association and on the Consumer Attorneys of California Board of Governors. His recognitions include Northern California Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Golden State Lawyers, APC
- Member, California State Bar
- Past President & Board Member, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Govenors, Consumer Attorneys of California, President’s Club, Advocates Club
- Sustaining Member, American Association for Justice
- Past Delegate & Board Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association, Civil Practice & Judicial Evaluation Committee
- Member, Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Pro Team
- Sustaining Member, Pacific Justice Foundation
- Lecturer, California College of Trial Arts
- Member, State Bar of Colorado
- Member, California Brain Injury Association
Licensed State
- California
- Colorado
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
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- Insurance Claims
- Insurance Defense
- Animal & Dog Bites
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Devices & Dangerous Drugs
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Child Abuse & Neglect




