Atty. Erik Levin
Erik Levin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, appeals. Erik has been licensed for 26 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Berkeley, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Erik Levin at a Glance
Erik Levin is a Fed. Defenders Western Dist. of WA based in Berkeley, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (2000), New York (2002), and Washington (2011). Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erik Levin
- Erik Levin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, appeals
- Erik has been licensed for 26 years
- Erik practices in Berkeley, CA
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Erik Levin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik Levin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berkeley.
Criminal Defense in Berkeley
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil Litigation in Berkeley
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Appellate Practice in Berkeley
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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.
Berkeley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Berkeley-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Berkeley Choose Erik Levin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Erik Levin's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erik Levin brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, New York, and Washington, Erik Levin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and appellate, Erik Levin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Berkeley
A Berkeley-based practice means Erik Levin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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