Atty. Diane Deseve

Atty. Diane Deseve

Diane Deseve is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault and battery, burglary and 24 other areas of law. Diane received a degree from SUNY College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY, and has been licensed for 39 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Diane Deseve at a glance

Diane Deseve is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, and theft attorney based in East Palo Alto, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and California (1994). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1986) and SUNY College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University, NY State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1979). Active member of Palo Alto and Santa Clara County Bar Associations State Bar of California California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Diane Deseve is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault and battery, burglary and 24 other areas of law
  • Diane received a degree from SUNY College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Diane practices in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Diane Deseve's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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Sex Crimes

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Theft & Property Crimes

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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 East Palo Alto 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 Diane Deseve

Where is Diane Deseve's law office located?
Diane Deseve's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane Deseve handle?
Diane Deseve focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, theft. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Diane Deseve practiced law?
Diane Deseve has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Diane Deseve go to law school?
Diane Deseve earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Diane Deseve for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
SUNY College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University, NY State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1994

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