Atty. Laurel Defoe White

Atty. Laurel Defoe White

Laurel Defoe White is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Laurel received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Laurel Defoe White at a glance

Laurel Defoe White is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Sacramento, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Laurel Defoe White is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Laurel received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Laurel practices in Sacramento, CA

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Laurel Defoe White's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Sacramento 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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Where is Laurel Defoe White's law office located?
Laurel Defoe White's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurel Defoe White handle?
Laurel Defoe White focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Laurel Defoe White practiced law?
Laurel Defoe White has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Laurel Defoe White go to law school?
Laurel Defoe White earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1974).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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