Atty. Matthew Carter Dirkes
Matthew Carter Dirkes is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law, criminal defense. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Matthew Carter Dirkes is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. English, 1997). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Carter Dirkes is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law, criminal defense
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Matthew practices in Oakland, CA
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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 Oakland 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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