Atty. Marcus James Godfrey

Atty. Marcus James Godfrey

Marcus James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, wills & probate, estate planning. Marcus received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Marcus James Godfrey at a glance

Marcus James Godfrey is a trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Sunnyvale, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Davis, Davis, CA (—). Serands clients in Sunnyvale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marcus James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, wills & probate, estate planning
  • Marcus received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Marcus practices in Sunnyvale, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marcus James Godfrey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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 Sunnyvale 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

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Where is Marcus James Godfrey's law office located?
Marcus James Godfrey's law practice is located in Sunnyvale, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marcus James Godfrey handle?
Marcus James Godfrey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marcus James Godfrey practiced law?
Marcus James Godfrey has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Davis, Davis, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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