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Atty. Mark A. Chavez

Atty. Mark A. Chavez

Mark A. Chavez is a lawyer practicing public citizen, national consumer law center, disability rights advocates and 5 other areas of law.

Mill Valley Mill Valley 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (415) 728-9546

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About Mark A. Chavez at a glance

Mark A. Chavez is a Founding Partner based in Mill Valley, California, practforg at Chavez & Gertler LLP. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circ (1979). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers for Public Justice National Association of Consumer Advocates Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in Mill Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Mark A. Chavez is a lawyer practicing public citizen, national consumer law center, disability rights advocates and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Mark practices at Chavez & Gertler LLP in Mill Valley, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Mill Valley are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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 Mark A. Chavez's law office located?
Mark A. Chavez's law practice is located in Mill Valley, California. The firm is Chavez & Gertler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Mark A. Chavez practiced law?
Mark A. Chavez has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark A. Chavez go to law school?
Mark A. Chavez earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Mark A. Chavez receiandd?
Mark A. Chavez's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1979
B.A.
University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circ
Admitted: 1979

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