Atty. David John Shepard
David John Shepard is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, defense litigation, worker's compensation. David received a A.A. degree from Pasadena Community College in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Defense Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About David John Shepard at a Glance
David John Shepard is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Law Offices of David J. Shepard. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1976) and Pasadena Community College (A.A. University, 1970). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association California Trial Attorneys Association Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David John Shepard
- David John Shepard is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, defense litigation, worker's compensation
- David received a A.A. degree from Pasadena Community College in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at Law Offices of David J. Shepard in Los Angeles, CA
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David John Shepard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David John Shepard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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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Workers Compensation in Los Angeles
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David John Shepard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David John Shepard's practice in the field of criminal defense, workers comp, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David John Shepard brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, workers comp, and litigation, David John Shepard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David John Shepard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David John Shepard Handles in Los Angeles
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