Atty. John David Underwood
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John David Underwood is an Underwood Law Firm based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Underwood Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy J.D. (—) and University of Memphis M.B.A. University of Memphis B.B.A. (—). Active member of Kern County Bar Association California DUI Lawyers Association Law School Alumni Association. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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 Bakersfield 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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