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Atty. Douglas Michael Birns

Atty. Douglas Michael Birns

Douglas Michael Birns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law. Douglas received a degree from Cerritos College, Norwalk CA, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Hawthorne Hawthorne 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Michael Birns at a glance

Douglas Michael Birns is a Member based in Hawthorne, California, practicing at Law Office of Douglas M. Birns. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Cerritos College, Norwalk CA University of West Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA (—). Serands clients in Hawthorne, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Douglas Michael Birns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law
  • Douglas received a degree from Cerritos College, Norwalk CA, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Douglas practices at Law Office of Douglas M. Birns in Hawthorne, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Birns's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Hawthorne 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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Where is Douglas Michael Birns's law office located?
Douglas Michael Birns's law practice is located in Hawthorne, California. The firm is Law Office of Douglas M. Birns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Birns handle?
Douglas Michael Birns focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Michael Birns practiced law?
Douglas Michael Birns has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

Cerritos College, Norwalk CA University of West Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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