Atty. Derek Dean Wong

Atty. Derek Dean Wong

Derek Dean Wong is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Derek received a degree from California State University at Hayward in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Oakland Oakland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Derek Dean Wong at a glance

Derek Dean Wong is a Dep. Atty. IV based in Oakland, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1985). Educated at New York University (J.D. Root, 1982) and California State University at Hayward (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Dean Wong is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • Derek received a degree from California State University at Hayward in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Derek practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Dean Wong's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Oakland 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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Where is Derek Dean Wong's law office located?
Derek Dean Wong's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Dean Wong handle?
Derek Dean Wong focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Dean Wong practiced law?
Derek Dean Wong has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Derek Dean Wong go to law school?
Derek Dean Wong earned their education at (J.D. Root, 1982); (B.A., 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. Root
New York University
- 1982
B.A.
California State University at Hayward
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 1985

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