Atty. Patrick Thomas Brooks
Patrick Thomas Brooks is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, appellate practice and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Patrick Thomas Brooks is a criminal defense, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985). Educated at University of California, HastingsCollege of Law (J.D., 1984) and Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Thomas Brooks is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Patrick practices in Santa Monica, CA
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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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Patrick Thomas Brooks is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Patrick Thomas Brooks is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
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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 Santa Monica 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.
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