Atty. Lina M Alta

Atty. Lina M Alta

Lina M Alta is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, asylum. Lina received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Novato Novato 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Lina M Alta at a glance

Lina M Alta is a Member based in Novato, California, practicing at Lina M. Alta-Galleguillos. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on citizenship, asylum, and immigration. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1983). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in Novato, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lina M Alta is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, asylum
  • Lina received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Lina practices at Lina M. Alta-Galleguillos in Novato, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lina M Alta's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration 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 Novato 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 Lina M Alta

Where is Lina M Alta's law office located?
Lina M Alta's law practice is located in Novato, California. The firm is Lina M. Alta-Galleguillos. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lina M Alta handle?
Lina M Alta focuses on citizenship, asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lina M Alta practiced law?
Lina M Alta has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Lina M Alta go to law school?
Lina M Alta earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Lina M Alta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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