Atty. Estela Lopez

Atty. Estela Lopez

Estela Lopez is a lawyer practicing mediation, litigation, public finance & tax exempt finance and 5 other areas of law. Estela received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Oakland Oakland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Estela Lopez at a glance

Estela Lopez is a Supr. Ct. of San Francisco based in Oakland, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on family law, immigration, tax, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Estela Lopez is a lawyer practicing mediation, litigation, public finance & tax exempt finance and 5 other areas of law
  • Estela received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Estela practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Estela Lopez's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Estela Lopez

Where is Estela Lopez's law office located?
Estela Lopez's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Estela Lopez handle?
Estela Lopez focuses on family law, immigration, tax, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Estela Lopez practiced law?
Estela Lopez has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Estela Lopez go to law school?
Estela Lopez earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Estela Lopez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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