Atty. Edward John Davila

Atty. Edward John Davila

Edward John Davila is a lawyer practicing criminal defense litigation (state and federal). Edward received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Jose San Jose 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Edward John Davila at a glance

Edward John Davila is an U.S. Dist. J. based in San Jose, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C (1981). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1979) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward John Davila is a lawyer practicing criminal defense litigation (state and federal)
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Edward practices in San Jose, CA

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Edward John Davila's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward John Davila handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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 San Jose 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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Where is Edward John Davila's law office located?
Edward John Davila's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward John Davila handle?
Edward John Davila focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Edward John Davila practiced law?
Edward John Davila has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Edward John Davila go to law school?
Edward John Davila earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1979
B.A.
San Diego State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C
Admitted: 1981

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