Atty. Douglas Alan Potts

Atty. Douglas Alan Potts

Douglas Alan Potts is a lawyer. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Douglas Alan Potts at a glance

Douglas Alan Potts is a Judl. Atty. based in Sacramento, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1992). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and Utah State University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Alan Potts is a lawyer
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Douglas practices in Sacramento, CA

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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 Sacramento 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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Douglas Alan Potts has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Douglas Alan Potts earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1992

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