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Atty. Edwin E. Samuels

Atty. Edwin E. Samuels

Edwin Samuels has become one of the foremost DUI experts in California. He has over 10 years of experience defending both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (650) 523-1075

Profwith Summary

About Edwin E. Samuels at a glance

Edwin E. Samuels is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at Peninsula Law School (J.D., 1988) and San Jose State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edwin Samuels has become one of the foremost DUI experts in California
  • He has over 10 years of experience defending both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases
  • He has also had remarkable success before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) helping clients accused of DUI keep their driving privileges
  • Mr. Samuels is an expert in the complex legal issues affecting the interstate driving privileges of out-of-state drivers accused of DUI in California
  • This also applies to California residents who are facing a DUI in California, but are planning to move out of state
  • Background • Edwin Samuels has helped over 1,000 people charged with DUI. • Worked for a San Jose law firm and exclusively handled DUI cases for over three years
  • During that time he became an expert, not only in the defense of these cases, but also in helping clients save their driving privileges, by successfully fighting—or working with—the DMV. • He has continued to expand the practice of DUI defense to include even the most serious kinds of cases involving injury and death
  • Legal Associations • Santa Clara County Bar Association • Palo Alto Area Bar Association • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) • California Deuce Defenders

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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 Edwin E. Samuels's law office located?
Edwin E. Samuels's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Edwin E. Samuels Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Edwin E. Samuels practiced law?
Edwin E. Samuels has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Edwin E. Samuels go to law school?
Edwin E. Samuels earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Edwin E. Samuels receiandd?
Edwin E. Samuels's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Peninsula Law School
- 1988
B.A.
San Jose State University
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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