Atty. April Powell-Willingham

Atty. April Powell-Willingham

April Powell-Willingham is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, constitutional rights and 2 other areas of law. April received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About April Powell-Willingham at a glance

April Powell-Willingham is a litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • April Powell-Willingham is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, constitutional rights and 2 other areas of law
  • April received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • April practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

April Powell-Willingham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases April Powell-Willingham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about April Powell-Willingham

Where is April Powell-Willingham's law office located?
April Powell-Willingham's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does April Powell-Willingham handle?
April Powell-Willingham focuses on litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has April Powell-Willingham practiced law?
April Powell-Willingham has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did April Powell-Willingham go to law school?
April Powell-Willingham earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Los Angeles
- 1990
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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