Atty. Peter Thestrup Christensen

Atty. Peter Thestrup Christensen

Peter Thestrup Christensen is a lawyer practicing administrative law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Peter Thestrup Christensen at a glance

Peter Thestrup Christensen is a government attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and Washington (2020). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Thestrup Christensen is a lawyer practicing administrative law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Thestrup Christensen's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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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Where is Peter Thestrup Christensen's law office located?
Peter Thestrup Christensen's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Thestrup Christensen handle?
Peter Thestrup Christensen focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Thestrup Christensen practiced law?
Peter Thestrup Christensen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter Thestrup Christensen go to law school?
Peter Thestrup Christensen earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1993
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
Washington
Admitted: 2020

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