Atty. Mark William Shaw

Atty. Mark William Shaw

Mark William Shaw is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, criminal law and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a degree from Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Santa Clara Santa Clara 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (669) 330-1544

Profile Summary

About Mark William Shaw at a glance

Mark William Shaw is a criminal defense, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Santa Clara, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL IN IN Purdue Univ Purdue Univ IN IN (—). Serves clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark William Shaw is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, criminal law and 5 other areas of law
  • Mark received a degree from Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Mark practices in Santa Clara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mark William Shaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark William Shaw 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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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Clara 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 venue, 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 Mark William Shaw

Where is Mark William Shaw's law office located?
Mark William Shaw's law practice is located in Santa Clara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark William Shaw handle?
Mark William Shaw focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark William Shaw practiced law?
Mark William Shaw has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Mark William Shaw go to law school?
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Education

Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL Indiana Univ Indianapolis SOL IN IN Purdue Univ Purdue Univ IN IN
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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