Atty. Peter Pelkofer

Atty. Peter Pelkofer

Peter Pelkofer is a lawyer practicing government law, admiralty law, maritime law and 3 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1961, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 63 Years Experience 63 year
Call (279) 241-0980

Profile Summary

About Peter Pelkofer at a glance

Peter Pelkofer is a Sr. Coun., State Lands Comm. based in Sacramento, California. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1963) and California (1964). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1963) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1961). Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Pelkofer is a lawyer practicing government law, admiralty law, maritime law and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1961, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Peter practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Pelkofer's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Peter Pelkofer is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Peter Pelkofer is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Sacramento 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Pelkofer

Where is Peter Pelkofer's law office located?
Peter Pelkofer's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Pelkofer handle?
Peter Pelkofer focuses on real estate, environmental, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Pelkofer practiced law?
Peter Pelkofer has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Peter Pelkofer go to law school?
Peter Pelkofer earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Peter Pelkofer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1963
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1963
California
Admitted: 1964

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