Atty. Douglas Paul Haffer

Atty. Douglas Paul Haffer

Douglas Paul Haffer is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum. Douglas received a degree from Harvard University Law School, Cambridge MA, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Oakland Oakland 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Paul Haffer at a glance

Douglas Paul Haffer is a asylum and immigration attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (1972). Educated at Harvard University Law School (law, 1973) and Harvard University Law School, Cambridge MA (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Paul Haffer is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum
  • Douglas received a degree from Harvard University Law School, Cambridge MA, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Douglas practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Paul Haffer's Areas of Practice

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

Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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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 Oakland 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 Paul Haffer

Where is Douglas Paul Haffer's law office located?
Douglas Paul Haffer's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Paul Haffer handle?
Douglas Paul Haffer focuses on asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Paul Haffer practiced law?
Douglas Paul Haffer has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Douglas Paul Haffer go to law school?
Douglas Paul Haffer earned their education at (law, 1973); (—).
How can I contact Douglas Paul Haffer for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

law
Harvard University Law School
- 1973
Harvard University Law School, Cambridge MA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972

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