Atty. Douglas Michael Black

Atty. Douglas Michael Black

Douglas Michael Black is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, construction & development and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana CA, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Michael Black at a glance

Douglas Michael Black is a divorce, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at William Howard Taft University School of Law (JD, 2012) and William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Michael Black is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a degree from William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana CA, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Douglas practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Black's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Douglas Michael Black is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →

Trusts

Douglas Michael Black is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

Douglas Michael Black is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

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.

Douglas Michael Black is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Santa Barbara 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 Michael Black

Where is Douglas Michael Black's law office located?
Douglas Michael Black's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Black handle?
Douglas Michael Black focuses on divorce, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Michael Black practiced law?
Douglas Michael Black has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Douglas Michael Black go to law school?
Douglas Michael Black earned their education at (JD, 2012); (—).
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Education

JD
William Howard Taft University School of Law
- 2012
William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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