Atty. Deborah Durr Ferras

Atty. Deborah Durr Ferras

A resident of Vacaville, California for nine years, attorney Deborah Durr Ferras practices throughout the North Bay Area as a shareholder in Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC. In December 1991, she was admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California.

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Profile Summary

About Deborah Durr Ferras at a glance

Deborah Durr Ferras is a Shareholder based in Vallejo, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and Federal Courts (1991). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1991) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of State Bar of California Solano County Bar Association, Member and Former Treasurer Solano County Bar Association, Bench-Bar-Media-Police Committee, Former Member Vacaville Sunrise Rotary, Director and Member. Serands clients in Vallejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A resident of Vacaville, California for nine years, attorney Deborah Durr Ferras practices throughout the North Bay Area as a shareholder in Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell, PC. In December 1991, she was admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California
  • Her civil practice is concentrated in probate, wills, and trusts
  • guardianships and conservatorships
  • termination of parental rights and stepparent adoption
  • family law
  • and debt collection
  • As a probate, wills, and trusts attorney, Ms. Ferras assists clients with the administration of decedents’ estates through court or private proceedings and represents clients in probate and trust disputes
  • She also drafts wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents
  • Her family law practice includes marital dissolution and legal separation, child custody, support issues, and property division
  • Her work in the area of debt collection involves the representation of creditors in collection actions and in the enforcement of judgments

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Durr Ferras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Durr Ferras handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

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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 Vallejo 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 Deborah Durr Ferras

Where is Deborah Durr Ferras's law office located?
Deborah Durr Ferras's law practice is located in Vallejo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Durr Ferras handle?
Deborah Durr Ferras focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Durr Ferras practiced law?
Deborah Durr Ferras has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Deborah Durr Ferras go to law school?
Deborah Durr Ferras earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Deborah Durr Ferras for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Deborah Durr Ferras received?
Deborah Durr Ferras's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1991
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1978

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
Federal Courts
Admitted: 1991

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