Atty. Abby Jane Cohen

Atty. Abby Jane Cohen

Abby Jane Cohen is a lawyer practicing public finance. Abby received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Oakland Oakland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Abby Jane Cohen at a glance

Abby Jane Cohen is a government attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and Brown University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Abby Jane Cohen is a lawyer practicing public finance
  • Abby received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Abby practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Abby Jane Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Abby Jane Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Oakland 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 Abby Jane Cohen's law office located?
Abby Jane Cohen's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Abby Jane Cohen handle?
Abby Jane Cohen focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Abby Jane Cohen practiced law?
Abby Jane Cohen has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Abby Jane Cohen go to law school?
Abby Jane Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1981
A.B.
Brown University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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