Atty. James E. Hammerstone, Jr

Atty. James E. Hammerstone, Jr

James E. Hammerstone, Jr is a lawyer.

Stockton Stockton 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James E. Hammerstone, Jr at a glance

James E. Hammerstone, Jr is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Stockton, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D. (—) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill A.B. (—). Serands clients in Stockton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James E. Hammerstone, Jr is a lawyer
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Stockton, CA

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 Stockton 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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James E. Hammerstone, Jr has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
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Education

University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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