Atty. Devera L. Petak

Atty. Devera L. Petak

Devera L. Petak is a lawyer practicing car accidents, education, ethics & professional responsibility and 9 other areas of law.

Tehachapi Tehachapi 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Devera L. Petak at a glance

Devera L. Petak is a Member based in Tehachapi, California, practicing at RPM Law Group, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, discrimination, personal injury, employment, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California-Stanislaus (B.A. Political, 1975). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California Southern California Defense Lawyers Association Northern California Association of Defense Lawyers Medical-Legal Society Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Tehachapi, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Devera L. Petak is a lawyer practicing car accidents, education, ethics & professional responsibility and 9 other areas of law
  • Devera received a degree from University of California-Stanislaus in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Devera practices at RPM Law Group, P.C. in Tehachapi, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Devera L. Petak's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Devera L. Petak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Workplace Discrimination

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Devera L. Petak is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Devera L. Petak is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Devera L. Petak is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →

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 Tehachapi 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Devera L. Petak

Where is Devera L. Petak's law office located?
Devera L. Petak's law practice is located in Tehachapi, California. The firm is RPM Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Devera L. Petak handle?
Devera L. Petak focuses on car accidents, discrimination, personal injury, employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Devera L. Petak practiced law?
Devera L. Petak has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Devera L. Petak go to law school?
Devera L. Petak earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Political, 1975).
How can I contact Devera L. Petak for a consultation?
You can contact Devera L. Petak directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Western State University College of Law
- 1979
B.A. Political
University of California-Stanislaus
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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