Atty. Gerald Thomas McFadden

Atty. Gerald Thomas McFadden

Gerald Thomas McFadden is a lawyer practicing criminal law, law practice mgmt, criminal defense. Gerald received a A.B. degree from Temple University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

San Diego San Diego 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Gerald Thomas McFadden at a glance

Gerald Thomas McFadden is a criminal defense attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1973) and Temple University (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Thomas McFadden is a lawyer practicing criminal law, law practice mgmt, criminal defense
  • Gerald received a A.B. degree from Temple University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Gerald practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Thomas McFadden's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 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 Gerald Thomas McFadden

Where is Gerald Thomas McFadden's law office located?
Gerald Thomas McFadden's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Thomas McFadden handle?
Gerald Thomas McFadden focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gerald Thomas McFadden practiced law?
Gerald Thomas McFadden has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Gerald Thomas McFadden go to law school?
Gerald Thomas McFadden earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1973
A.B.
Temple University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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