Atty. Philip Howard Pennypacker

Atty. Philip Howard Pennypacker

Philip Howard Pennypacker is a lawyer practicing federal and state law, criminal. Philip received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Philip Howard Pennypacker at a glance

Philip Howard Pennypacker is a Supr. Ct. J. based in San Francisco, California. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1972) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Howard Pennypacker is a lawyer practicing federal and state law, criminal
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Philip practices in San Francisco, CA

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Philip Howard Pennypacker's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 San Francisco 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 Philip Howard Pennypacker's law office located?
Philip Howard Pennypacker's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Howard Pennypacker handle?
Philip Howard Pennypacker focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip Howard Pennypacker practiced law?
Philip Howard Pennypacker has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Philip Howard Pennypacker go to law school?
Philip Howard Pennypacker earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1972
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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