Atty. Charles William Barnes

Atty. Charles William Barnes

Charles William Barnes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, sex crime, juvenile and 3 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles William Barnes at a glance

Charles William Barnes is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, sex crimes, and traffic attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Charles William Barnes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, sex crime, juvenile and 3 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Charles practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles William Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles William Barnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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Sex Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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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 Sacramento 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 Charles William Barnes

Where is Charles William Barnes's law office located?
Charles William Barnes's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles William Barnes handle?
Charles William Barnes focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, sex crimes, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles William Barnes practiced law?
Charles William Barnes has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Charles William Barnes go to law school?
Charles William Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Charles William Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Los Angeles
- 1994
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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