Atty. John Anthony Mendez

Atty. John Anthony Mendez

John Anthony Mendez is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate environmental compliance, white collar criminal defense. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John Anthony Mendez at a glance

John Anthony Mendez is a Dist. J. based in Sacramento, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1980) and Stanford University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Anthony Mendez is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate environmental compliance, white collar criminal defense
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Anthony Mendez's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Sacramento 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 John Anthony Mendez

Where is John Anthony Mendez's law office located?
John Anthony Mendez's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Anthony Mendez handle?
John Anthony Mendez focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Anthony Mendez practiced law?
John Anthony Mendez has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Anthony Mendez go to law school?
John Anthony Mendez earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John Anthony Mendez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1980

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