Atty. Ellen Forman Obstler
Ellen Forman Obstler is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, local government law, child dependency. Ellen received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Ellen Forman Obstler is a Dep. City Atty. based in Petaluma, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on government and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1989) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Petaluma, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen Forman Obstler is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, local government law, child dependency
- Ellen received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Ellen practices in Petaluma, CA
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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 Petaluma 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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