Atty. Chhaya Malik

Atty. Chhaya Malik

Chhaya Malik is a lawyer practicing education, pro bono, litigation. Chhaya received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Chhaya Malik at a glance

Chhaya Malik is a litigation and education attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2003). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 2003) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1998). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Chhaya Malik is a lawyer practicing education, pro bono, litigation
  • Chhaya received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Chhaya practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Chhaya Malik's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chhaya Malik 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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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Chhaya Malik is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Chhaya Malik's law office located?
Chhaya Malik's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chhaya Malik handle?
Chhaya Malik focuses on litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Chhaya Malik practiced law?
Chhaya Malik has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Chhaya Malik go to law school?
Chhaya Malik earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1998).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 2003
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2003

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