Atty. John P. Murillo

Atty. John P. Murillo

John P. Murillo earned his Bachelor of Arts and graduated magna cum laude and with high honors from the University of California, San Diego.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 7 yrs experience 7 year
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About John P. Murillo at a glance

John P. Murillo is an Attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Minyard Morris Llp. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in California (2019). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, San Diego B.A. (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Murillo earned his Bachelor of Arts and graduated magna cum laude and with high honors from the University of California, San Diego
  • John earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles
  • During law school, John held positions in the Criminal Justice Law Review and Latinx Law Students Association, as well as participated in mock trial competitions
  • John also completed internships with a boutique civil litigation and criminal defense firm, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, and a nonprofit immigration law center
  • After law school, John briefly practiced in Los Angeles before moving to Orange County where he now exclusively practices Family Law
  • Since moving to Orange County, John has graduated from the National Family Law Trial Institute where he trained with some of the foremost experts in Family Law, and the Orange County Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy where he refined his trial skills with judicial officers and prominent members of the local legal community
  • In addition to his practice, John is a member of the California Lawyers Association, the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association where John is a Co-Chair in the Young Lawyers Division and a member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
  • Professional Associations • California Lawyers Association, Family Law Section, Member • Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County, Member • Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member • Orange County Bar Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Member • Orange County Bar Association, Co-Chair of Affiliate & Sections Liaison/Diversity & Inclusion/Membership

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Murillo's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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

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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 Newport Beach 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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Where is John P. Murillo's law office located?
John P. Murillo's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Minyard Morris Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John P. Murillo focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John P. Murillo practiced law?
John P. Murillo has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D.
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University of California, San Diego B.A.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2019

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