Atty. Karen Tom
Karen Tom is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, labour and employment, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Karen Tom is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, construction, and slip & fall attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Karen Tom is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, labour and employment, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Karen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Karen practices in Oakland, CA
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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.
Karen Tom is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Karen Tom is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Karen Tom is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Karen Tom is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Karen Tom is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
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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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