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Atty. Jacqueline Mertz

Atty. Jacqueline Mertz

Jacqueline Mertz is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Jacqueline received a degree from Golden Gate Univ SOL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Oakland Oakland 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Jacqueline Mertz at a glance

Jacqueline Mertz is a trusts, personal injury, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law law (—) and Golden Gate Univ SOL, San Francisco, CA Mills Coll, Oakland, CA (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jacqueline Mertz is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Jacqueline received a degree from Golden Gate Univ SOL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Jacqueline practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jacqueline Mertz's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Jacqueline Mertz is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jacqueline Mertz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jacqueline Mertz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Jacqueline Mertz is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

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 Jacqueline Mertz

Where is Jacqueline Mertz's law office located?
Jacqueline Mertz's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacqueline Mertz handle?
Jacqueline Mertz focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jacqueline Mertz practiced law?
Jacqueline Mertz has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jacqueline Mertz go to law school?
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Education

Golden Gate University School of Law law
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Golden Gate Univ SOL, San Francisco, CA Mills Coll, Oakland, CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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