Atty. John M. Powers

Atty. John M. Powers

John M. Powers is a lawyer.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (424) 359-1437

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About John M. Powers at a glance

John M. Powers is a Dep. Pub. Def. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1982) and Amherst College (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John M. Powers is a lawyer
  • John received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Los Angeles, CA

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 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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John M. Powers's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John M. Powers has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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John M. Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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