Jim Wagstaffe

Jim Wagstaffe is a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism at San Francisco State University. As a litigation attorney, he specializes in First Amendment and criminal cases, having litigated numerous constitutional challenges to state and federal laws. He co-authored the legal text Commencing and Removing Actions of Federal Court and represents student publications like [X]press. His office hours are by appointment, with physical availability Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and remote access Thursday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

While no formal academic awards or grants are listed, his professional contributions focus on legal education and advocacy in media law contexts. He advises through his legal practice and academic role, though specific student advisees are not documented here.