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Atty. Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian

Atty. Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian

Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law. Julia received a B.S. degree from University of California Riverside in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian at a glance

Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian is a trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008) and U.S. Tax Court (2009). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of California Riverside (B.S., 2002). Active member of Executive Planning Committee 2009-2012 New Attorney Round Table Co-Chair 2009-2012, State Bar of California Silicon Valley Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, estate administration and 5 other areas of law
  • Julia received a B.S. degree from University of California Riverside in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Julia practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

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

Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Palo Alto 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 Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian

Where is Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian's law office located?
Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian handle?
Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian practiced law?
Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian go to law school?
Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Julia Wade Murphy-Chutorian for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
University of California Riverside
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2009

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