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Atty. Derek Yu

Atty. Derek Yu

Derek Yu is a lawyer practicing business start-ups, buying and selling of businesses, corporate law and 8 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (628) 285-0023

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About Derek Yu at a glance

Derek Yu is a Member based in San Mateo, California, practforg at Law Offices of Derek K. Yu. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1995). Actiand member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and Asian-Pacific Bar Associations. Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Yu is a lawyer practicing business start-ups, buying and selling of businesses, corporate law and 8 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Derek practices at Law Offices of Derek K. Yu in San Mateo, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Mateo 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 substantiand 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 Yu's law office located?
Derek Yu's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. The firm is Law Offices of Derek K. Yu. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek Yu practiced law?
Derek Yu has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Derek Yu go to law school?
Derek Yu earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Political, 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1999
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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