Atty. Kara Berger Persson

Atty. Kara Berger Persson

Kara Berger Persson is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, environmental/toxic tort. Kara received a B.A. degree from Princeton University, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Diego San Diego 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Kara Berger Persson at a glance

Kara Berger Persson is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2000). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. (—) and Princeton University B.A. (—). Active member of San Diego County Bar Association San Diego Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kara Berger Persson is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, environmental/toxic tort
  • Kara received a B.A. degree from Princeton University, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Kara practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kara Berger Persson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kara Berger Persson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Kara Berger Persson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Kara Berger Persson

Where is Kara Berger Persson's law office located?
Kara Berger Persson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kara Berger Persson handle?
Kara Berger Persson focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kara Berger Persson practiced law?
Kara Berger Persson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Princeton University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 2000

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