Atty. M Allen Hopper

Atty. M Allen Hopper

M Allen Hopper is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal appeals, civil rights and 3 other areas of law. M received a degree from New Coll/University of So Florida, Sarasota FL, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About M Allen Hopper at a glance

M Allen Hopper is an ACLU Drug Law Reform Project based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Claims Court (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California (1996). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1992) and New Coll/University of So Florida, Sarasota FL University of California Davis School of Law King Hall, Davis CA New College of University of South Florida (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • M Allen Hopper is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal appeals, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
  • M received a degree from New Coll/University of So Florida, Sarasota FL, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • M practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

M Allen Hopper's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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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 Santa Cruz 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 M Allen Hopper

Where is M Allen Hopper's law office located?
M Allen Hopper's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M Allen Hopper handle?
M Allen Hopper focuses on criminal defense, business, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has M Allen Hopper practiced law?
M Allen Hopper has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did M Allen Hopper go to law school?
M Allen Hopper earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact M Allen Hopper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1992
B.A.
New Coll/University of So Florida, Sarasota FL University of California Davis School of Law King Hall, Davis CA New College of University of South Florida
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1996

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