Atty. Judith S. Islas

Atty. Judith S. Islas

Judith S. Islas is a lawyer practicing education law, employment law, investigations and 1 other area of law.

San Diego San Diego 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Judith S. Islas at a glance

Judith S. Islas is an Of Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Judith S. Islas is a lawyer practicing education law, employment law, investigations and 1 other area of law
  • Judith S. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Judith S. practices at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Judith S. Islas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Judith S. Islas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Judith S. Islas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Judith S. Islas is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →

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 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 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 Judith S. Islas

Where is Judith S. Islas's law office located?
Judith S. Islas's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Liebert Cassidy Whitmore. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Judith S. Islas handle?
Judith S. Islas focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Judith S. Islas practiced law?
Judith S. Islas has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Judith S. Islas go to law school?
Judith S. Islas earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Judith S. Islas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984

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