Atty. Dylan Leon Schaffer

Atty. Dylan Leon Schaffer

Dylan Leon Schaffer is a lawyer practicing appeals. Dylan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Oakland Oakland 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (510) 686-6276

Profile Summary

About Dylan Leon Schaffer at a glance

Dylan Leon Schaffer is a Managing Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Kerley Schaffer LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law J.D. (—) and Cornell University B.S. magna cum laude (—). Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dylan Leon Schaffer is a lawyer practicing appeals
  • Dylan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Dylan practices at Kerley Schaffer LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dylan Leon Schaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dylan Leon Schaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 venue, 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 Dylan Leon Schaffer's law office located?
Dylan Leon Schaffer's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Kerley Schaffer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Dylan Leon Schaffer focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dylan Leon Schaffer practiced law?
Dylan Leon Schaffer has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of California, Hastings College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Cornell University B.S. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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