Atty. Patrick Michael Coughlin
Patrick Michael Coughlin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, speeding & traffic ticket and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a degree from California Polytechnic St University, San Luis Obispo CA, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Santa Clara, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Michael Coughlin at a Glance
Patrick Michael Coughlin is a Member based in Santa Clara, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Patrick Coughlin. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at California Polytechnic St University, San Luis Obispo CA Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara CA (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Santa Clara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Michael Coughlin
- Patrick Michael Coughlin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, speeding & traffic ticket and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a degree from California Polytechnic St University, San Luis Obispo CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Patrick practices at The Law Offices of Patrick Coughlin in Santa Clara, CA
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Patrick Michael Coughlin's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Santa Clara
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Criminal Defense in Santa Clara
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Traffic Violations in Santa Clara
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Clara-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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Why Clients in Santa Clara Choose Patrick Michael Coughlin
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 Michael Coughlin's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Michael Coughlin brings 17+ 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 dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic, Patrick Michael Coughlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Clara
A Santa Clara-based practice means Patrick Michael Coughlin 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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