Atty. Deborah Kay Appel

Atty. Deborah Kay Appel

Deborah Kay Appel is a lawyer practicing family law, domestic violence. Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1974, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Woodside Woodside 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Deborah Kay Appel at a glance

Deborah Kay Appel is a Member based in Woodside, California, practicing at Law Office of Deborah Appel. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on family law and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1974). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Woodside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Kay Appel is a lawyer practicing family law, domestic violence
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1974, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Deborah practices at Law Office of Deborah Appel in Woodside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Kay Appel's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Domestic Violence Defense

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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 Woodside 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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Common questions about Deborah Kay Appel

Where is Deborah Kay Appel's law office located?
Deborah Kay Appel's law practice is located in Woodside, California. The firm is Law Office of Deborah Appel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Kay Appel handle?
Deborah Kay Appel focuses on family law, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Kay Appel practiced law?
Deborah Kay Appel has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Deborah Kay Appel go to law school?
Deborah Kay Appel earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1974).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law School
- 1998
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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