Atty. Melissa C. Carr

Atty. Melissa C. Carr

Melissa C. Carr is a lawyer practicing civil rights, discrimination, freedom of religion and 1 other area of law.

Los Alamitos Los Alamitos 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (562) 625-0016 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa C. Carr at a glance

Melissa C. Carr is a Reg. Dir. - ADL based in Los Alamitos, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Los Alamitos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa C. Carr is a lawyer practicing civil rights, discrimination, freedom of religion and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Melissa practices in Los Alamitos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa C. Carr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa C. Carr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Los Alamitos 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa C. Carr

Where is Melissa C. Carr's law office located?
Melissa C. Carr's law practice is located in Los Alamitos, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa C. Carr handle?
Melissa C. Carr focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa C. Carr practiced law?
Melissa C. Carr has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Melissa C. Carr go to law school?
Melissa C. Carr earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Melissa C. Carr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987

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