Atty. Katherine Chu

Atty. Katherine Chu

Katherine Chu is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate, public law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Emeryville Emeryville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Chu at a glance

Katherine Chu is an Associate based in Emeryville, California, practicing at Becherer Kannett And Schweitzer. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 2008) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 2004). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Emeryville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine Chu is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate, public law
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Katherine practices at Becherer Kannett & Schweitzer in Emeryville, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Chu's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Emeryville 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 Katherine Chu

Where is Katherine Chu's law office located?
Katherine Chu's law practice is located in Emeryville, California. The firm is Becherer Kannett And Schweitzer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Chu handle?
Katherine Chu focuses on real estate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katherine Chu practiced law?
Katherine Chu has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Katherine Chu go to law school?
Katherine Chu earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Katherine Chu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2008
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 2004

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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