Atty. Paul John Derania
Paul John Derania is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Paul John Derania is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Paul J. Derania. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal C (1984). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1983) and Santa Clara University (B.A. Santa, 1974). Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul John Derania is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Paul practices at Paul J. Derania in San Jose, CA
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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 San Jose 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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