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About Michael L. Petersen at a glance
Michael L. Petersen is an attorney based in West Sacramento, California. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1975), and California (1990). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1975) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in West Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Petersen is a lawyer
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Michael practices in West Sacramento, CA
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in West Sacramento 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 substantiand 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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