Atty. Douglas Charles Wicks

Atty. Douglas Charles Wicks

Douglas Charles Wicks is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Playa Del Rey Playa Del Rey 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Douglas Charles Wicks at a glance

Douglas Charles Wicks is a Member based in Playa Del Rey, California, practicing at Douglas C. Wicks. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and California State University at Fullerton (B.A., 1982). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Playa Del Rey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Charles Wicks is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas C. Wicks in Playa Del Rey, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Charles Wicks's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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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 Playa Del Rey 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 Douglas Charles Wicks

Where is Douglas Charles Wicks's law office located?
Douglas Charles Wicks's law practice is located in Playa Del Rey, California. The firm is Douglas C. Wicks. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Charles Wicks handle?
Douglas Charles Wicks focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Charles Wicks practiced law?
Douglas Charles Wicks has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas Charles Wicks go to law school?
Douglas Charles Wicks earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Douglas Charles Wicks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
California State University at Fullerton
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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