Atty. Guy David Petzold

Atty. Guy David Petzold

Guy David Petzold is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental law, municipal law. Guy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Modesto Modesto 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Guy David Petzold at a glance

Guy David Petzold is a Dep. Cty. Atty. based in Modesto, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1979). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Guy David Petzold is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental law, municipal law
  • Guy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Guy practices in Modesto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Guy David Petzold's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Guy David Petzold is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Guy David Petzold is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Modesto 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 Guy David Petzold

Where is Guy David Petzold's law office located?
Guy David Petzold's law practice is located in Modesto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Guy David Petzold handle?
Guy David Petzold focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Guy David Petzold practiced law?
Guy David Petzold has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Guy David Petzold go to law school?
Guy David Petzold earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Guy David Petzold for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1979

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