Atty. John Luke Setchell
John Luke Setchell is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, corporate and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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John Luke Setchell is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Rifenbark & Zurawski. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1975), and Hawaii (1976). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and California State University (B.A. Santa, 1971). Active member of Long Beach, Los Angeles County and Hawaii State Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Luke Setchell is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, corporate and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Rifenbark & Zurawski in Los Angeles, CA
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John Luke Setchell is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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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