Atty. Laura Joy Edelstein

Atty. Laura Joy Edelstein

Laura Joy Edelstein is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business law, securities litigation and 7 other areas of law. Laura received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Joy Edelstein at a glance

Laura Joy Edelstein is a criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and securities attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and New York U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1996). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1992) and Stanford University (A.B., 1986). Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Edward J and McFetridge Inn of Court Bay Area White Women Defense Attorneys, Women in Securities, Watermark. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura Joy Edelstein is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business law, securities litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Laura received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Laura practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Joy Edelstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Joy Edelstein 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities 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 San Francisco 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 Laura Joy Edelstein

Where is Laura Joy Edelstein's law office located?
Laura Joy Edelstein's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Joy Edelstein handle?
Laura Joy Edelstein focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laura Joy Edelstein practiced law?
Laura Joy Edelstein has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Laura Joy Edelstein go to law school?
Laura Joy Edelstein earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Laura Joy Edelstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1992
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
New York U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1996

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