Atty. Leonardo Sandoval

Atty. Leonardo Sandoval

Leo is a Sacramento native and the son of Mexican immigrants. Leo earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Political Science and Spanish.

Roseville Roseville 5 yrs experience 5 year
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About Leonardo Sandoval at a glance

Leonardo Sandoval is an Attorney based in Roseville, California, practicing at Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2021). Educated at University of the Pacific J.D. (—). Serands clients in Roseville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leo is a Sacramento native and the son of Mexican immigrants
  • Leo earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Political Science and Spanish
  • Leo moved back to Sacramento and was hired as a Senior Administrator for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Sacramento
  • Leo served as an auditor for the federal conflict panel and was a member of various rule drafting committees.After four years at the Office of the Federal Public Defender, Leo attended law school at the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
  • Leo served in various campus clubs and participated in various pro bono legal programs, including the McGeorge's immigration clinic and the Sacramento County Public Defender's Externship program
  • During his time at McGeorge, Leo appeared on the Dean's Honor's List, was the recipient of the William Russel Knudson Scholarship for Leadership in Law, received the Outstanding Student Service Award for the class of 2019, enrolled in trial advocacy courses, and was a student member of the prestigious Justice Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court.Leo began his career working on complex white-collar matters before taking on the role as in-house counsel for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • This position gave Leo substantial and valuable early experience, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing complex legal motions, and mediating and settling complex civil disputes.When not practicing law, Leo enjoys restoring classic muscle cars, hiking, and brewing beer

Practice Areas Explained

Leonardo Sandoval's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Roseville 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 Leonardo Sandoval's law office located?
Leonardo Sandoval's law practice is located in Roseville, California. The firm is Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Leonardo Sandoval focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Leonardo Sandoval practiced law?
Leonardo Sandoval has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
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Education

University of the Pacific J.D.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2021

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