Atty. Derek M. Wagley
Derek M. Wagley is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family, estate planning and 1 other area of law.
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Derek M. Wagley is a Member based in Lafayette, California, practicing at Law Office of Derek Wagley. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at John F. Kennedy School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California B.A. Rhetoric and Communications (—). Serands clients in Lafayette, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek M. Wagley is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, family, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Derek practices at Law Office of Derek Wagley in Lafayette, CA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Derek M. Wagley is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Derek M. Wagley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Derek M. Wagley is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Derek M. Wagley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
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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 Lafayette 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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