Atty. Derek Stephen Goulding
Derek Stephen Goulding is a lawyer practicing defense litigation, general practice. Derek received a B.S. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Derek Stephen Goulding is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Modesto, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Stephen Goulding is a lawyer practicing defense litigation, general practice
- Derek received a B.S. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Derek practices in Modesto, CA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Modesto 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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