Atty. Mary Catherine McCarthy

Atty. Mary Catherine McCarthy

Mary Catherine McCarthy is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil law. Mary received a M.A. degree from California State University at Bakersfield in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

McKinleyville McKinleyville 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Mary Catherine McCarthy at a glance

Mary Catherine McCarthy is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in McKinleyville, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at San Joaquin College of Law (J.D., 1986) and California State University at Bakersfield (M.A. California, 1978). Serands clients in McKinleyville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Catherine McCarthy is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil law
  • Mary received a M.A. degree from California State University at Bakersfield in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mary practices in McKinleyville, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Catherine McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Catherine McCarthy 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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Civil Litigation

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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 McKinleyville 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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Where is Mary Catherine McCarthy's law office located?
Mary Catherine McCarthy's law practice is located in McKinleyville, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Catherine McCarthy handle?
Mary Catherine McCarthy focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mary Catherine McCarthy practiced law?
Mary Catherine McCarthy has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Mary Catherine McCarthy go to law school?
Mary Catherine McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (M.A. California, 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
San Joaquin College of Law
- 1986
M.A. California
California State University at Bakersfield
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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