Atty. Risa Su Christensen

Atty. Risa Su Christensen

Risa Su Christensen is a lawyer practicing employment law, appellate practice, civil rights defense and 4 other areas of law. Risa has been licensed for 23 years.

Riverside Riverside 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Risa Su Christensen at a glance

Risa Su Christensen is an Associate based in Riverside, California, practicing at Wagner & Pelayes, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2003). Educated at California Southern Law School J.D. (—). Active member of Riverside County Bar Association State Bar of California Federal Bar Association, Inland Empire Chapter. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Risa Su Christensen is a lawyer practicing employment law, appellate practice, civil rights defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Risa has been licensed for 23 years
  • Risa practices at Wagner & Pelayes, LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Risa Su Christensen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Riverside 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 Risa Su Christensen

Where is Risa Su Christensen's law office located?
Risa Su Christensen's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Wagner & Pelayes, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Risa Su Christensen handle?
Risa Su Christensen focuses on employment, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Risa Su Christensen practiced law?
Risa Su Christensen has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Risa Su Christensen go to law school?
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Education

California Southern Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2003

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