Atty. James Franklin Dawson

Atty. James Franklin Dawson

James Franklin Dawson is a lawyer. James received a degree from University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Ukiah Ukiah 37 yrs experience 37 year
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James Franklin Dawson is a Mun. Ct. J. based in Ukiah, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, Univesity of the Pacific J.D. (—) and University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa CA University of San Francisco B.S.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Ukiah, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Franklin Dawson is a lawyer
  • James received a degree from University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah 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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Education

McGeorge School of Law, Univesity of the Pacific J.D.
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University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa CA University of San Francisco B.S.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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