Atty. Ellen Cha

Atty. Ellen Cha

Ellen Cha is a lawyer practicing civil rights, bankruptcy & debt, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Diego San Diego 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (619) 984-3041

Profile Summary

About Ellen Cha at a glance

Ellen Cha is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Pite Duncan Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, civil rights, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2001), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2002), and California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California (2007). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Carleton College (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ellen Cha is a lawyer practicing civil rights, bankruptcy & debt, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Ellen practices at Pite Duncan, LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Cha's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Rights

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Ellen Cha is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen Cha

Where is Ellen Cha's law office located?
Ellen Cha's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Pite Duncan Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Cha handle?
Ellen Cha focuses on bankruptcy, civil rights, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen Cha practiced law?
Ellen Cha has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ellen Cha go to law school?
Ellen Cha earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Ellen Cha for a consultation?
You can contact Ellen Cha directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2002
California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 2007

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