Atty. Joanna Powell

Atty. Joanna Powell

Joanna Powell is a lawyer practicing public law, general practice, education law. Joanna received a degree from New York University School of Law, New York NY, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Joanna Powell at a glance

Joanna Powell is a education and government attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013) and Washington (2023). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2013) and New York University School of Law, New York NY New York Univ SOL, New York, NY Yale Univ, New Haven, CT University of San Diego (B.A. Political, 2010). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joanna Powell is a lawyer practicing public law, general practice, education law
  • Joanna received a degree from New York University School of Law, New York NY, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Joanna practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joanna Powell's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Joanna Powell is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joanna Powell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Santa Barbara 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 Joanna Powell

Where is Joanna Powell's law office located?
Joanna Powell's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanna Powell handle?
Joanna Powell focuses on education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joanna Powell practiced law?
Joanna Powell has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Joanna Powell go to law school?
Joanna Powell earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Political, 2010).
How can I contact Joanna Powell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 2013
B.A. Political
New York University School of Law, New York NY New York Univ SOL, New York, NY Yale Univ, New Haven, CT University of San Diego
- 2010

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013
Washington
Admitted: 2023

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