Atty. David Alan Cherniss
David Alan Cherniss is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil litigation, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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David Alan Cherniss is a wills, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and real estate attorney based in Half Moon Bay, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Half Moon Bay, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Alan Cherniss is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil litigation, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices in Half Moon Bay, CA
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David Alan Cherniss is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Alan Cherniss is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Alan Cherniss is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
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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 Half Moon Bay 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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