Atty. Roy Albert Combs
Roy Albert Combs is a lawyer practicing charter schools, governance & leadership, labor & employment and 4 other areas of law. Roy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Charter Schools & More Attorney · Serving Oakland, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Roy Albert Combs at a Glance
Roy Albert Combs is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, government, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law in Berkeley (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Development, 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Alameda County and American (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation Natural Resources Energy Environmental Law Forum Committee on Construction), National and Charles Houston Bar Associations. Serves clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roy Albert Combs
- Roy Albert Combs is a lawyer practicing charter schools, governance & leadership, labor & employment and 4 other areas of law
- Roy received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Roy practices at Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost LLP in Oakland, CA and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Roy Albert Combs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy Albert Combs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oakland.
Employment Law in Oakland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Oakland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in Oakland
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Internet & Cyber Law in Oakland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oakland
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 Oakland 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.
Oakland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oakland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oakland Choose Roy Albert Combs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Roy Albert Combs's practice in the field of employment, litigation, government, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roy Albert Combs brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Roy Albert Combs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and government, Roy Albert Combs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oakland
A Oakland-based practice means Roy Albert Combs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Roy Albert Combs Handles in Oakland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Roy Albert Combs has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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