Atty. Daniel Ritkes

Atty. Daniel Ritkes

Daniel Ritkes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a M.A. degree from San Francisco State University, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Daniel Ritkes at a glance

Daniel Ritkes is a Principal based in Santa Monica, California, practforg at Law Offices of Daniel Ritkes. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at University of San Fernando Valley College of Law J.D. (—) and San Francisco State University M.A. English St. Mary's College Standard Secondary Teaching Credential University of California, Berkeley B.A. English (—). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Daniel Ritkes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury law, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a M.A. degree from San Francisco State University, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Daniel practices at Law Offices of Daniel Ritkes in Santa Monica, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Santa Monica 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 substantiand 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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Daniel Ritkes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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Education

University of San Fernando Valley College of Law J.D.
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San Francisco State University M.A. English St. Mary's College Standard Secondary Teaching Credential University of California, Berkeley B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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