Atty. John Joseph Hamilton

Atty. John Joseph Hamilton

John Joseph Hamilton is a lawyer practicing collections, business litigation, commercial litigation and 23 other areas of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from Mankato State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Irvine Irvine 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John Joseph Hamilton at a glance

John Joseph Hamilton is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at John J Hamilton Esq Lawyer. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1996), Florida (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1999). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Mankato State University (M.B.A. University, 1981). Active member of State Bar of California The Florida Bar (voluntary inactive status) Orange County Bar Association Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Hamilton is a lawyer practicing collections, business litigation, commercial litigation and 23 other areas of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from Mankato State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at John J. Hamilton, Esq - Lawyer in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Hamilton's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Irvine 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 Joseph Hamilton

Where is John Joseph Hamilton's law office located?
John Joseph Hamilton's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is John J Hamilton Esq Lawyer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Hamilton handle?
John Joseph Hamilton focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Joseph Hamilton practiced law?
John Joseph Hamilton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Joseph Hamilton go to law school?
John Joseph Hamilton earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.B.A. University, 1981).
How can I contact John Joseph Hamilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1993
M.B.A. University
Mankato State University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1996
Florida
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1999

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