Atty. Manuel Nieto

Atty. Manuel Nieto

Manuel Nieto is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, criminal defense. Manuel received a degree from U of San Francisco SOL, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Manuel Nieto at a glance

Manuel Nieto is a criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at U of San Francisco SOL San Francisco CA California St Univ Fresno Fresno CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Manuel Nieto is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, criminal defense
  • Manuel received a degree from U of San Francisco SOL, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Manuel practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Manuel Nieto's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 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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Where is Manuel Nieto's law office located?
Manuel Nieto's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Manuel Nieto handle?
Manuel Nieto focuses on criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Manuel Nieto practiced law?
Manuel Nieto has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Manuel Nieto go to law school?
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Education

U of San Francisco SOL San Francisco CA California St Univ Fresno Fresno CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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