Atty. Paul A. Capritto

Atty. Paul A. Capritto

Paul A. Capritto practices at Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP Read Full Bio

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (805) 562-6927 Book Appointment

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About Paul A. Capritto at a glance

Paul A. Capritto is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at Ventura College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Music, 1976). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Paul A. Capritto practices at Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. Capritto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. Capritto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Paul A. Capritto is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Child Custody & Visitation

Paul A. Capritto is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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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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 Santa Barbara 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul A. Capritto

Where is Paul A. Capritto's law office located?
Paul A. Capritto's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. Capritto handle?
Paul A. Capritto focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul A. Capritto practiced law?
Paul A. Capritto has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Paul A. Capritto go to law school?
Paul A. Capritto earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Music, 1976).
How can I contact Paul A. Capritto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ventura College of Law
- 1980
B.A. Music
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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