Law Offices of John Christopher Maples

09/10/2026

Our team attended the live reading of the U.S. Constitution today at the Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse in Sacramento.

With the United States celebrating 250 years, it was nice to be there and be part of an event that recognizes the importance of the Constitution and our legal system.

05/20/2026

Being a certified law student with the California State Bar can be one of the most valuable experiences before becoming an attorney. It helps calm nerves, build judgment, and makes the transition to full practice less overwhelming. We are proud to mentor team member, Allison Layton, a certified law student entering her final year of law school, as she gains that real‑world courtroom experience.
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05/12/2026

04/29/2026

The law is always evolving - new cases, new strategies, new perspectives.

That’s why we make it a priority to attend legal conventions and seminars whenever we can. Sharpening skills, exchanging ideas with other professionals and staying current helps us better serve our clients.

And yes, having a little fun along the way doesn’t hurt either!

04/28/2026

Many cases are resolved through mediation, where preparation, strategy, and persistence truly can make a difference. We put in the time to fully understand each case and work toward meaningful resolutions for our clients.

Grateful to do this work and to be acknowledged by others who are part of the process.

04/25/2026

PROUD TO CELEBRATE team members Sydnee Maples, Allison Layton, and Jennifer Layton for volunteering their time and passion at this year’s Kids Law Day in Sacramento!

Kids Law Day is a program that brings legal professionals into local elementary school classrooms to connect with students in a fun, interactive way.

Sydnee, Allison, and Jennifer stepped out of the office and into the classroom, where they shared their personal journeys into the legal field, answered students’ questions, and led a mock trial that gave students the chance to act as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors. The students were highly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and especially loved participating in the mock trial.

Thank you, Sydnee, Allison, and Jennifer - we hope your efforts inspired the next generation of legal professionals!

04/21/2026

At our firm, we know that many cases can be resolved through skilled negotiation. And we are proud of the strong settlements we achieve for our clients every day. But we also prepare every case as if it’s going to trial.

Why? Because insurance companies know which attorneys are willing to fight in court, and which ones aren’t.

If a fair settlement isn’t on the table, we’re fully ready to take our cases to court and advocate for a fair and just outcome.

04/20/2026

TEAM SPOTLIGHT:

Attorney Jennifer Layton recently returned to Lincoln Law School to speak with incoming students as an alum, and we couldn’t be more proud! Her ability to connect with and uplift future students is truly inspiring, and we’re grateful to have her on our team.

04/18/2026

We appreciate our client’s kind words and are grateful to have had the opportunity to help her!