Atty. James David Acoba

Atty. James David Acoba

James David Acoba is a lawyer practicing immigration law, health law. James received a B.S.M. degree from University of Nebraska in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Irvine Irvine 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Acoba at a glance

James David Acoba is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at James David Acoba. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on immigration and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1984) and University of Nebraska (B.S.M., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Acoba is a lawyer practicing immigration law, health law
  • James received a B.S.M. degree from University of Nebraska in 1975, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at James David Acoba in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James David Acoba's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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Health Care Law

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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 Irvine 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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Common questions about James David Acoba

Where is James David Acoba's law office located?
James David Acoba's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is James David Acoba. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Acoba handle?
James David Acoba focuses on immigration, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James David Acoba practiced law?
James David Acoba has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James David Acoba go to law school?
James David Acoba earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.M., 1975).
How can I contact James David Acoba for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James David Acoba received?
James David Acoba's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1984
B.S.M.
University of Nebraska
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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