Atty. Peter Alan Rode

Atty. Peter Alan Rode

Peter Alan Rode is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, labor & employment, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Peter received a degree from Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Alan Rode at a glance

Peter Alan Rode is a trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose San Jose CA Univ of San Francisco San Francisco CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Alan Rode is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, labor & employment, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a degree from Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Alan Rode's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Alan Rode handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Cruz are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Peter Alan Rode's law office located?
Peter Alan Rode's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Peter Alan Rode focuses on trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Alan Rode practiced law?
Peter Alan Rode has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Education

Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose San Jose CA Univ of San Francisco San Francisco CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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