Atty. Karen E. Montgomery

Atty. Karen E. Montgomery

Karen E. Montgomery is a lawyer practicing arbitration, estate planning, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.

Oakland Oakland 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (925) 574-5652 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Karen E. Montgomery at a glance

Karen E. Montgomery is a Dept. of Homeland Security based in Oakland, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Wayne State University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen E. Montgomery is a lawyer practicing arbitration, estate planning, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from Wayne State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Karen practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen E. Montgomery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen E. Montgomery 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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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.

Karen E. Montgomery is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Karen E. Montgomery is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Karen E. Montgomery is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen E. Montgomery

Where is Karen E. Montgomery's law office located?
Karen E. Montgomery's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen E. Montgomery handle?
Karen E. Montgomery focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Karen E. Montgomery practiced law?
Karen E. Montgomery has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Karen E. Montgomery go to law school?
Karen E. Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Karen E. Montgomery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Wayne State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1996

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