Atty. David John Cardiff

Atty. David John Cardiff

David John Cardiff is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Oakland Oakland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David John Cardiff at a glance

David John Cardiff is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Foster Employment Law. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1991). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David John Cardiff is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Foster Employment Law in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David John Cardiff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David John Cardiff 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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Oakland 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 David John Cardiff

Where is David John Cardiff's law office located?
David John Cardiff's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Foster Employment Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Cardiff handle?
David John Cardiff focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David John Cardiff practiced law?
David John Cardiff has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David John Cardiff go to law school?
David John Cardiff earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David John Cardiff for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1996
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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