Atty. Brian B Beckwith
Brian Beckwith, who is a California Bar-Certified Specialist in Appellate Law and has been practicing law for more than 40 years, joined Magdalena Law Group as a Senior Attorney in 2016. Licensed both in California and Oregon, Brian’s current career focus is on appellate practice and family law.
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Brian B Beckwith is an Attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and Oregon (2005). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D. Hastings Indigent Criminal Appeals Program (—) and University of California A.B. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California, Oregon State Bar, San Mateo County Bar Association, Santa Clara County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Beckwith, who is a California Bar-Certified Specialist in Appellate Law and has been practicing law for more than 40 years, joined Magdalena Law Group as a Senior Attorney in 2016
- Licensed both in California and Oregon, Brian’s current career focus is on appellate practice and family law
- Brian graduated from University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and from University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco with a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
- With extensive experience in appeals, family law, civil litigation, and criminal law, Brian is able to understand the intricacies of the legal system and how to best guide his clients through the process
- He has successfully handled hundreds of cases, earning the honor of having several of his cases published
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 San Jose 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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