Atty. John Stuart Rice
John Stuart Rice is a lawyer practicing criminal law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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John Stuart Rice is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in San Diego, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Stuart Rice is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- John practices in San Diego, CA
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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 San Diego 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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