Atty. Patrick Alan Than
Patrick Alan Than is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil practice, criminal defense. Patrick received a B.A. degree from California State University at Chico in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Salinas, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Alan Than at a Glance
Patrick Alan Than is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Salinas, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at New College of California (J.D., 1990) and California State University at Chico (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Salinas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Alan Than
- Patrick Alan Than is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil practice, criminal defense
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from California State University at Chico in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Patrick practices in Salinas, CA
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Patrick Alan Than's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Alan Than handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salinas.
Criminal Defense in Salinas
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil Litigation in Salinas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salinas
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 Salinas 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 venue, 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.
Salinas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salinas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salinas Choose Patrick Alan Than
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Alan Than's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Alan Than brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Patrick Alan Than can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salinas
A Salinas-based practice means Patrick Alan Than attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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