Atty. Dret Allen McHatton

Atty. Dret Allen McHatton

Dret Allen McHatton is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, legal separation and 12 other areas of law. Dret received a degree from California State University at Chico in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Redding Redding 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Dret Allen McHatton at a glance

Dret Allen McHatton is a Member based in Redding, California, practicing at Dret A. McHatton. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at California Northern School of Law (J.D., 1998) and California State University at Chico (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of San Francisco, Shasta-Trinity Counties and American Bar Associations State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Redding, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dret Allen McHatton is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, legal separation and 12 other areas of law
  • Dret received a degree from California State University at Chico in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Dret practices at Dret A. McHatton in Redding, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dret Allen McHatton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dret Allen McHatton 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.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Dret Allen McHatton is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Redding 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 Dret Allen McHatton

Where is Dret Allen McHatton's law office located?
Dret Allen McHatton's law practice is located in Redding, California. The firm is Dret A. McHatton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dret Allen McHatton handle?
Dret Allen McHatton focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dret Allen McHatton practiced law?
Dret Allen McHatton has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Dret Allen McHatton go to law school?
Dret Allen McHatton earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Dret Allen McHatton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dret Allen McHatton received?
Dret Allen McHatton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
California Northern School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
California State University at Chico
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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