San Francisco Law School History

San Francisco Law School rose from the rubble of the 1906 earthquake and fire to establish itself as an independent evening law school. It incorporated in 1909 and became a non-profit in 1941. San Francisco Law School has been in its present location at 20 Haight Street since 1968.

Throughout its history, San Francisco Law School has dedicated itself to providing a quality legal education to its students and to develop in each student the skills and practical abilities necessary for a successful career in the legal profession.

Over the years, graduates of San Francisco Law School have repeatedly achieved impressive success. Outstanding alumni include former California State Governor, the late Edmund (Pat) Brown, former Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy, former Undersecretary of the United States Department of Energy, Joseph Salgado, past President of the California State Bar and current President of the SFLS Board of Directors, P. Terry Anderlini, past President of the National Bar Association, Thomas Broome and former State Senator Milton Marks.

San Francisco Law School's is also proud of its graduates in the judiciary including the Hon. Victor Campilango, Merle Eaton, Eugene Krum, Betty Lamoreaux, Philip Moscone, Lynn O'Malley Taylor and Marilyn Pestarino Zecher.

In addition, San Francisco Law School's graduates have distinguished themselves in public service as district attorneys, public defender and have become renowned as California attorneys.