Atty. Joyce Leavitt Fine

Atty. Joyce Leavitt Fine

Joyce Leavitt Fine is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal criminal law. Joyce received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Oakland Oakland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Joyce Leavitt Fine at a glance

Joyce Leavitt Fine is a Fed. Pub. Def. Off. based in Oakland, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joyce Leavitt Fine is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal criminal law
  • Joyce received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Joyce practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joyce Leavitt Fine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joyce Leavitt Fine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Federal Crimes

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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 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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Where is Joyce Leavitt Fine's law office located?
Joyce Leavitt Fine's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joyce Leavitt Fine handle?
Joyce Leavitt Fine focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joyce Leavitt Fine practiced law?
Joyce Leavitt Fine has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Joyce Leavitt Fine go to law school?
Joyce Leavitt Fine earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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