Atty. Lara Awad

Atty. Lara Awad

Lara Awad is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Lara received a degree from University of California Davis, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 11 years.

San Jose San Jose 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Lara Awad at a glance

Lara Awad is a criminal defense attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in California (2015). Educated at University of California Davis, Davis CA Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lara Awad is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Lara received a degree from University of California Davis, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Lara practices in San Jose, CA

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Lara Awad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lara Awad 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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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 Jose 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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Lara Awad's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Lara Awad focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lara Awad practiced law?
Lara Awad has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
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Education

University of California Davis, Davis CA Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015

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