Atty. John Wilson Richards

Atty. John Wilson Richards

John Wilson Richards is a lawyer practicing environmental law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About John Wilson Richards at a glance

John Wilson Richards is a Water Resource Control based in Sacramento, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and Washington (Inactive) (1977). Educated at California School of Law, Davis, Univ. (J.D. University, 1976) and Stanford University (A.B., 1968). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wilson Richards is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wilson Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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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Where is John Wilson Richards's law office located?
John Wilson Richards's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wilson Richards handle?
John Wilson Richards focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Wilson Richards practiced law?
John Wilson Richards has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Wilson Richards go to law school?
John Wilson Richards earned their education at (J.D. University, 1976); (A.B., 1968).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. University
California School of Law, Davis, Univ.
- 1976
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1977

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