Atty. Sarah Jane Knecht

Atty. Sarah Jane Knecht

Sarah Jane Knecht is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental, real property and 3 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.A. degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Sarah Jane Knecht at a glance

Sarah Jane Knecht is an Office City Atty. based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1988) and California State University, Dominguez Hills (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sarah Jane Knecht is a lawyer practicing land use, environmental, real property and 3 other areas of law
  • Sarah received a B.A. degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Sarah practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Jane Knecht's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Sarah Jane Knecht is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sarah Jane Knecht is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Sarah Jane Knecht is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Sarah Jane Knecht is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

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 Santa Barbara 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 Sarah Jane Knecht

Where is Sarah Jane Knecht's law office located?
Sarah Jane Knecht's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Jane Knecht handle?
Sarah Jane Knecht focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sarah Jane Knecht practiced law?
Sarah Jane Knecht has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Sarah Jane Knecht go to law school?
Sarah Jane Knecht earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Sarah Jane Knecht for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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