Atty. Richard Hamlish

Atty. Richard Hamlish

Richard Hamlish is a lawyer practicing civil rights law. Richard received a degree from New York Institute of Finance in 1957, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Hamlish at a glance

Richard Hamlish is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Richard Hamlish. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Educated at Whittier College (J.D., 1984) and New York Institute of Finance (Pepperdine University, 1957). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Hamlish is a lawyer practicing civil rights law
  • Richard received a degree from New York Institute of Finance in 1957, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Richard practices at Richard Hamlish in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Hamlish's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Westlake Village 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 Richard Hamlish

Where is Richard Hamlish's law office located?
Richard Hamlish's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Richard Hamlish. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Hamlish handle?
Richard Hamlish focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Hamlish practiced law?
Richard Hamlish has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Richard Hamlish go to law school?
Richard Hamlish earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (Pepperdine University, 1957).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Whittier College
- 1984
Pepperdine University
New York Institute of Finance
- 1957

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