Atty. David James Terrazas

Atty. David James Terrazas

David James Terrazas is a lawyer practicing public law, employment & labor. David received a degree from San Jose State University, San Jose CA, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About David James Terrazas at a glance

David James Terrazas is a employment and government attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at San Jose State University, San Jose CA Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David James Terrazas is a lawyer practicing public law, employment & labor
  • David received a degree from San Jose State University, San Jose CA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David James Terrazas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Terrazas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David James Terrazas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Santa Cruz 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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Where is David James Terrazas's law office located?
David James Terrazas's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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David James Terrazas focuses on employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David James Terrazas practiced law?
David James Terrazas has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

San Jose State University, San Jose CA Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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