Atty. Deborah Gitel Leon

Atty. Deborah Gitel Leon

Deborah Gitel Leon is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (628) 786-5132

Profile Summary

About Deborah Gitel Leon at a glance

Deborah Gitel Leon is a employment attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of California (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Gitel Leon is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Deborah practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Gitel Leon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Gitel Leon 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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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 San Francisco 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.

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Where is Deborah Gitel Leon's law office located?
Deborah Gitel Leon's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Gitel Leon handle?
Deborah Gitel Leon focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Gitel Leon practiced law?
Deborah Gitel Leon has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Deborah Gitel Leon go to law school?
Deborah Gitel Leon earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1986).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of California
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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