Atty. Ellen Valentik Leonida

Atty. Ellen Valentik Leonida

Ellen Valentik Leonida is a lawyer. Ellen received a degree from University of California Santa Cruz, CA, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Ellen Valentik Leonida is an Assistant Federal Public Defender based in San Francisco, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at University of California Santa Cruz, CA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Valentik Leonida is a lawyer
  • Ellen received a degree from University of California Santa Cruz, CA, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Ellen practices in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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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Education

University of California Santa Cruz, CA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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