Atty. Robert Thomas Chen
Robert Thomas Chen is a lawyer practicing family, bankruptcy & debt, civil rights. Robert has been licensed for 28 years.
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Robert Thomas Chen is a family law, bankruptcy, and civil rights attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998), New Jersey (1999), and New York (1999). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Thomas Chen is a lawyer practicing family, bankruptcy & debt, civil rights
- Robert has been licensed for 28 years
- Robert practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Robert Thomas Chen is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Robert Thomas Chen is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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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 Los Angeles 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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