Atty. Derek S. Elder

Atty. Derek S. Elder

Derek S. Elder is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation.

San Francisco San Francisco 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (415) 960-1238

Profile Summary

About Derek S. Elder at a glance

Derek S. Elder is a immigration and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at American U Washington COL, Washington, DC Hawaii Pacific Univ, Honolulu, HI (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek S. Elder is a lawyer practicing immigration, litigation
  • Derek received a degree from American U Washington COL, Washington, DC, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Derek practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek S. Elder's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Civil Litigation

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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 San Francisco 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 venue, 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

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Where is Derek S. Elder's law office located?
Derek S. Elder's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek S. Elder handle?
Derek S. Elder focuses on immigration, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek S. Elder practiced law?
Derek S. Elder has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Derek S. Elder go to law school?
Derek S. Elder earned their education at (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

American U Washington COL, Washington, DC Hawaii Pacific Univ, Honolulu, HI
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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