Atty. Dakota Simone Whitney

Atty. Dakota Simone Whitney

Dakota Simone Whitney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, family, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law. Dakota received a degree from Mills College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (424) 476-6042 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dakota Simone Whitney at a glance

Dakota Simone Whitney is a trusts, family law, business, zoning, and white collar attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2005). Educated at Mills College (Bachelor, 1997) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law law (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dakota Simone Whitney is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, family, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law
  • Dakota received a degree from Mills College in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Dakota practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dakota Simone Whitney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dakota Simone Whitney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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White Collar Crimes

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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 San Francisco 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 Dakota Simone Whitney

Where is Dakota Simone Whitney's law office located?
Dakota Simone Whitney's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dakota Simone Whitney handle?
Dakota Simone Whitney focuses on trusts, family law, business, zoning, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dakota Simone Whitney practiced law?
Dakota Simone Whitney has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Dakota Simone Whitney go to law school?
Dakota Simone Whitney earned their education at (Bachelor, 1997); (—).
How can I contact Dakota Simone Whitney for a consultation?
You can contact Dakota Simone Whitney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Bachelor
Mills College
- 1997
University of California, Hastings College of the Law law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2005

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