Atty. John Wellington Jay
John Wellington Jay is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. John received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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John Wellington Jay is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Oakland, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. (—) and Claremont McKenna College B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Wellington Jay is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- John received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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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