Robert Cheasty

Robert Cheasty is a personal injury lawyer at Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP in Berkeley, California. He represents injured clients and families in matters involving serious accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, traumatic brain injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death. Mr. Cheasty’s practice is shaped by decades of work protecting individual rights, pursuing accountability, and helping clients seek compensation after life-changing injuries.

Mr. Cheasty earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1978, where he served on law review, received moot court honors, and was the class graduation speaker. He also earned a B.A. from the City University of New York in 1971 with major honors. His academic background supports his careful approach to legal analysis, advocacy, and complex injury claims.

Mr. Cheasty began his legal career with the State of California, protecting the rights of farm workers at the administrative trial level and before the Court of Appeals. He later headed the Legal Department of the Carpenters Trust Funds of Northern California, representing working carpenters and benefit funds in state and federal courts, before the state legislature, and before Congress. His experience also includes major injury and wrongful death cases involving disputed liability and severe harm.

Robert Cheasty has combined legal advocacy with public service, teaching, and community leadership. He has served as Mayor of Albany and held leadership roles with local boards and civic organizations. He is also a founding member and Executive Director of Citizens for East Shore Parks. Through his courtroom experience, public service, and work for injured clients, Mr. Cheasty brings practical judgment and a strong commitment to justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cheasty, Cheasty & Malek, LLP
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

EducationThe

• USF School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• City University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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