Atty. Samuel Eugene Spital

Atty. Samuel Eugene Spital

Sam Spital is a former California Deputy Attorney General, handling over 50 Criminal Appeals to the California and U.S. Supreme Court.

San Diego San Diego 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Samuel Eugene Spital at a glance

Samuel Eugene Spital is a Managing Attorney and Founder based in San Diego, California, practicing at Spital & Associates. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1970) and California State University - Los Angeles B.A. (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sam Spital is a former California Deputy Attorney General, handling over 50 Criminal Appeals to the California and U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • During that period of time, Sam was supervised by Senior Deputy Attorneys General (some of whom had gone on to become Judges in California), including the most recent Chief Justice Ron George of the California Supreme Court
  • Also, in his capacity as a DAG, Sam prosecuted countless Administrative Law State Board professional licensing matters for nearly every Board, Bureau and Department in California, including the Medical Board, Board of Registered Nursing, Dental Board, Board of Accountancy, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, Physical Therapy Board, Board of Optometry, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Board of Professional Engineers, Contractors' State License Board, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Department of Real Estate and the Department of Health
  • In 1978, Sam started his own Law Firm, with 7 offices, a team of 10 lawyers and nearly 50 employees handling over 10,000 cases
  • Also, Sam served as a San Diego Deputy Probation Officer (2001-2002), preparing criminal sentence reports for Superior Court
  • The firm limits its focus and specializes in identifiable practice areas
  • Sam has written numerous published articles in local, statewide and national publications, as well as been invited to lecture both inside California as well as in other states
  • The law firm's relentless focus is on its clients and their needs and desires
  • This continues to be the paradigm for the law firm, over any monetary compensation
  • The motto is: "A Law Firm that Cares!
  • On August 13, 2008, Fox Channel 5 News invited Sam to be a Legal Commentator on the morning news program

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Eugene Spital's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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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 Diego 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 Samuel Eugene Spital

Where is Samuel Eugene Spital's law office located?
Samuel Eugene Spital's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Spital & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Eugene Spital handle?
Samuel Eugene Spital focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Samuel Eugene Spital practiced law?
Samuel Eugene Spital has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Samuel Eugene Spital go to law school?
Samuel Eugene Spital earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (—).
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Practice Areas

Administrative Law Professional Licensing State Board Defense Accountant Licensing Accusations and Disciplinary Case Defense Applications Architect Licensing Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists Board of Accountancy Board of Behavioral Sciences Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Occupational Therapy Board of Optometry Board of Pharmacy Board of Psychology Board of Registered Nursing Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians Bureau of Auto Repair (BAR) California Acupuncture Board California Architects Board California Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) California Board of Podiatric Medicine California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau California Court Reporters Board California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) California Department of Consumer Affairs California Department of Corporations California Department of Health Services California Department of Insurance California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV – Automobile Dealer and Sales person) California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau California Horse Racing Board California Office of Real Estate Appraisers California Registered Veterinary Technician Committee California Secretary of State (Notary Public Commission) Chiropractor Licensing Contractor Licensing Contractors State License Board Counselor Licensing Criminal Defense Criminal Law Dental Board of California Dentist Licensing Department of Real Estate (DRE) Doctor Licensing Domestic Abuse Drug Crimes DUI/DWI Engineer Licensing Federal Court Federal Crime Health Law Investigations Insurance Agents & Brokers Licensing Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Medical Board of California Nurse Licensing Occupational Licensing Optometrist Licensing Pharmacist Licensing Physical Therapy Board of California Physician Assistant Board Physician Assistant Licensing Privacy/Compliance/HIPAA Psychologist Licensing Real Estate Agents/Brokers Reinstatement of Licenses Respiratory Care Board of California Social Worker Licensing State Court State Regulatory License Defense Theft Veterinarian Licensing Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1970
California State University - Los Angeles B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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