Atty. Michael Havard Shaffer

Atty. Michael Havard Shaffer

Michael Havard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Michael received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Mill Valley Mill Valley 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Michael Havard Shaffer at a glance

Michael Havard Shaffer is an Electronic Arts Inc. based in Mill Valley, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1994). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1993) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Mill Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Havard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in Mill Valley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Havard Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Havard Shaffer 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 Mill Valley 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 Michael Havard Shaffer's law office located?
Michael Havard Shaffer's law practice is located in Mill Valley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Havard Shaffer handle?
Michael Havard Shaffer focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Havard Shaffer practiced law?
Michael Havard Shaffer has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Havard Shaffer go to law school?
Michael Havard Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1993
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994

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