Atty. Debra Cotton

Atty. Debra Cotton

Debra Cotton is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, public law and 5 other areas of law. Debra received a degree from University of California Irvine, Irvine CA, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Cotton at a glance

Debra Cotton is a Member based in Huntington Beach, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Debra A Cotton. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, elder law, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Texas (2020). Educated at Western State College of Law (JD, 1996) and University of California Irvine, Irvine CA Western State University College of Law, Fullerton CA (—). Serands clients in Huntington Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Debra Cotton is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, public law and 5 other areas of law
  • Debra received a degree from University of California Irvine, Irvine CA, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Debra practices at Law Offices of Debra A. Cotton in Huntington Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Cotton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Elder Law

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Education 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 Huntington Beach 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 Debra Cotton

Where is Debra Cotton's law office located?
Debra Cotton's law practice is located in Huntington Beach, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Debra A Cotton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Cotton handle?
Debra Cotton focuses on trusts, probate, family law, elder law, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Cotton practiced law?
Debra Cotton has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Debra Cotton go to law school?
Debra Cotton earned their education at (JD, 1996); (—).
How can I contact Debra Cotton for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Western State College of Law
- 1996
University of California Irvine, Irvine CA Western State University College of Law, Fullerton CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Texas
Admitted: 2020

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