Atty. Cassandra Pate Shaylor

Atty. Cassandra Pate Shaylor

Cassandra Pate Shaylor is a lawyer practicing elder law, election campaigns & political law, prisoners rights and 2 other areas of law. Cassandra received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Oakland Oakland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Cassandra Pate Shaylor at a glance

Cassandra Pate Shaylor is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Cassandra P. Shaylor. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on family law, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at American University (J.D., 1995) and Smith College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Cassandra Pate Shaylor is a lawyer practicing elder law, election campaigns & political law, prisoners rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Cassandra received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Cassandra practices at Cassandra P. Shaylor in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cassandra Pate Shaylor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cassandra Pate Shaylor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Civil Rights

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Elder Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cassandra Pate Shaylor

Where is Cassandra Pate Shaylor's law office located?
Cassandra Pate Shaylor's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Cassandra P. Shaylor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cassandra Pate Shaylor handle?
Cassandra Pate Shaylor focuses on family law, civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cassandra Pate Shaylor practiced law?
Cassandra Pate Shaylor has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Cassandra Pate Shaylor go to law school?
Cassandra Pate Shaylor earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
American University
- 1995
B.A.
Smith College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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