Atty. Melanie Joy Young

Atty. Melanie Joy Young

Pleasanton Pleasanton 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Melanie Joy Young at a glance

Melanie Joy Young is a Member based in Pleasanton, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1983) and Loma Linda University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Melanie Joy Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melanie Joy Young handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Pleasanton 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 Melanie Joy Young's law office located?
Melanie Joy Young's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie Joy Young handle?
Melanie Joy Young focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melanie Joy Young practiced law?
Melanie Joy Young has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Melanie Joy Young go to law school?
Melanie Joy Young earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1983
B.A.
Loma Linda University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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