Atty. James Joseph McBride

Atty. James Joseph McBride

James Joseph McBride is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James Joseph McBride at a glance

James Joseph McBride is a Presiding J. based in San Francisco, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Joseph McBride is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal defense
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph McBride's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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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 San Francisco 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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Where is James Joseph McBride's law office located?
James Joseph McBride's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph McBride handle?
James Joseph McBride focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Joseph McBride practiced law?
James Joseph McBride has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Joseph McBride go to law school?
James Joseph McBride earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1979
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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