Atty. Debra Murphy Lawson

Atty. Debra Murphy Lawson

Debra Murphy Lawson is a lawyer. Debra received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Hayward Hayward 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Debra Murphy Lawson at a glance

Debra Murphy Lawson is a State Bar of California based in Hayward, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1985). Serands clients in Hayward, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Debra Murphy Lawson is a lawyer
  • Debra received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Debra practices in Hayward, CA

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 Hayward 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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Debra Murphy Lawson's law practice is located in Hayward, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Debra Murphy Lawson has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Debra Murphy Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1988
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988

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