Atty. Douglas Thomas Fontan
Douglas Thomas Fontan is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Douglas Thomas Fontan is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Modesto, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at University of San Francisco J.D. (—) and University of California B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Thomas Fontan is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Douglas practices in Modesto, 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 Modesto 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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