Atty. Marie Ann Backes

Atty. Marie Ann Backes

Marie Ann Backes is a lawyer practicing real estate, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and 19 other areas of law. Marie received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

San Diego San Diego 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Marie Ann Backes at a glance

Marie Ann Backes is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Backes & Associates. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, and poa. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Industrial, 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marie Ann Backes is a lawyer practicing real estate, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and 19 other areas of law
  • Marie received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Marie practices at Backes & Associates in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marie Ann Backes's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Marie Ann Backes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Marie Ann Backes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Child Support

Marie Ann Backes is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

Marie Ann Backes is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →

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 Diego 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 Marie Ann Backes

Where is Marie Ann Backes's law office located?
Marie Ann Backes's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Backes & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marie Ann Backes handle?
Marie Ann Backes focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, child support, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marie Ann Backes practiced law?
Marie Ann Backes has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Marie Ann Backes go to law school?
Marie Ann Backes earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Industrial, 1978).
How can I contact Marie Ann Backes for a consultation?
You can contact Marie Ann Backes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Marie Ann Backes received?
Marie Ann Backes's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1982
B.A. Industrial
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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