Atty. John Wallace Gibson

Atty. John Wallace Gibson

John Wallace Gibson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate law, land use law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wallace Gibson at a glance

John Wallace Gibson is a family law, real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Nebraska (1989). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wallace Gibson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate law, land use law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wallace Gibson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wallace Gibson 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

John Wallace Gibson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Sacramento 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 Wallace Gibson

Where is John Wallace Gibson's law office located?
John Wallace Gibson's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wallace Gibson handle?
John Wallace Gibson focuses on family law, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Wallace Gibson practiced law?
John Wallace Gibson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Wallace Gibson go to law school?
John Wallace Gibson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Wallace Gibson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1988
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
Nebraska
Admitted: 1989

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