Atty. Andrew Charles Shear
Andrew Charles Shear is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, criminal, appellate practice law and 1 other area of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Andrew Charles Shear is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), California (2006), and New Jersey (2006). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1993) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andrew Charles Shear is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, criminal, appellate practice law and 1 other area of law
- Andrew received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Andrew practices in Oakland, CA
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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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