Atty. Joel J. Margolis
Joel J. Margolis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning, criminal defense.
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Joel J. Margolis is a criminal defense, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Milpitas, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Ninth Circuit (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1992), and Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1990) and Fordham University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Milpitas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel J. Margolis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning, criminal defense
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Joel practices in Milpitas, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel J. Margolis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joel J. Margolis is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joel J. Margolis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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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 Milpitas 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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