John Emanuel Borba
Borba Frizzell Kerns, P.C. • Santa Rosa, CA
L Use ZoningEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
jborba@bfklegal.com
Phone
(707) 657-6421
Website
Address
50 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404, US
Professional
About
John Emanuel Borba is an attorney at Borba Frizzell Kerns, P.C. in Santa Rosa, CA, focusing on Personal Injury and Real Estate law, with a specialty in Land Use Zoning. He handles multiple cases, including civil disputes, litigation, and real property transactions. His firm provides comprehensive legal services, including business formation, contract drafting, and estate planning, and has significant experience in litigation, often taking cases to trial by jury. Borba Frizzell Kerns, P.C. is a full-service law firm located in downtown Santa Rosa, California, and serves clients throughout the state. John Borba earned his JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1993 and his BA from San Francisco State University in 1985. He is admitted to practice law in California.
About L Use Zoning Law
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.
Credentials
Education
1993 University of California, Hastings College of the Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985 San Francisco State University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1982 Santa Rosa Junior College A.A.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2024 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2005 Volunteer settlement panelist, Sonoma County Courts
Publications
2007 Sonoma County Bar Association Bar Journal Co-Editor
Associations
2013 - Present US District Court ED. Cal. Admitted to Practice 2009 - Present Rohnert Park Planning Commission Commissioner 2009 - Present Sonoma County Bar Association Member Legal Resource Services Committee 2006 - Present Sonoma County Bar Association Bar Journal Co-Editor 2005 - Present US District Court ND. Cal. Admitted to Practice
Speaking
2013 Monthly Luncheon North Coast Rental Housing Association Risk Avoidance-How to avoid lawsuits against landlord and property managers 2010 Sonoma County Bar Association MCLE Seminar SLAPP Motions
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026