Atty. Leigh Ellen Johnson

Atty. Leigh Ellen Johnson

Leigh Ellen Johnson is a lawyer practicing family, divorce, annulment and 17 other areas of law. Leigh received a B.S. degree from California State University, Hayward in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Richmond Richmond 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Leigh Ellen Johnson at a glance

Leigh Ellen Johnson is a Member based in Richmond, California, practicing at Law Offices of Leigh E. Johnson. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, residential, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2003). Educated at John F. Kennedy School of Law (J.D., 2003) and California State University, Hayward (B.S., 1999). Active member of State Bar of California Contra Costa County Bar Association Charles Houston Bar Association Robert McGrath American Inns of Court (Member, Sections on: Family Law Juvenile Dependency Guardianships, Trusts & Probate Litigation. Serands clients in Richmond, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Leigh Ellen Johnson is a lawyer practicing family, divorce, annulment and 17 other areas of law
  • Leigh received a B.S. degree from California State University, Hayward in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Leigh practices at Law Offices of Leigh E. Johnson in Richmond, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Leigh Ellen Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Residential Real Estate

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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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 Richmond 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 Leigh Ellen Johnson

Where is Leigh Ellen Johnson's law office located?
Leigh Ellen Johnson's law practice is located in Richmond, California. The firm is Law Offices of Leigh E. Johnson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leigh Ellen Johnson handle?
Leigh Ellen Johnson focuses on divorce, wills, residential, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Leigh Ellen Johnson practiced law?
Leigh Ellen Johnson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Leigh Ellen Johnson go to law school?
Leigh Ellen Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Leigh Ellen Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John F. Kennedy School of Law
- 2003
B.S.
California State University, Hayward
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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