Atty. John Maurice Edwards

Atty. John Maurice Edwards

John Maurice Edwards is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, child custody and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Yuba City Yuba City 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About John Maurice Edwards at a glance

John Maurice Edwards is a Member based in Yuba City, California, practicing at John M. Edwards Attorney at Law. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1976). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1976) and University of California (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Yuba City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Maurice Edwards is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, child custody and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at John M. Edwards Attorney at Law in Yuba City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Maurice Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

John Maurice Edwards is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Maurice Edwards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John Maurice Edwards is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Maurice Edwards is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

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 Yuba City 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 Maurice Edwards

Where is John Maurice Edwards's law office located?
John Maurice Edwards's law practice is located in Yuba City, California. The firm is John M. Edwards Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Maurice Edwards handle?
John Maurice Edwards focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Maurice Edwards practiced law?
John Maurice Edwards has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Maurice Edwards go to law school?
John Maurice Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Maurice Edwards for a consultation?
You can contact John Maurice Edwards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Lincoln University
- 1976
B.A.
University of California
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1976

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