Atty. Maria Chedid

Atty. Maria Chedid

Maria Chedid is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, appellate practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Maria Chedid at a glance

Maria Chedid is a Senior Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation, adr, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and California (1997). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Barnard College (B.A., 1989). Active member of State Bar of California. Provides legal services in Arabic. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Maria Chedid is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, appellate practice, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Maria received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Maria practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Maria Chedid's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

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International 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 San Francisco 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 Maria Chedid

Where is Maria Chedid's law office located?
Maria Chedid's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Arnold & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria Chedid handle?
Maria Chedid focuses on litigation, adr, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Maria Chedid practiced law?
Maria Chedid has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
What languages does Maria Chedid speak?
Maria Chedid provides legal services in Arabic. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Maria Chedid go to law school?
Maria Chedid earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Maria Chedid for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1989

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1997

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