Atty. Scott Thomas Steffen

Atty. Scott Thomas Steffen

Scott Thomas Steffen is a lawyer practicing water law, utility law, municipal law. Scott received a B.S. degree from California State University at Fresno in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Modesto Modesto 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Scott Thomas Steffen at a glance

Scott Thomas Steffen is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Modesto, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1977). Educated at McGeorge College of the Law (J.D., 1977) and California State University at Fresno (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Thomas Steffen is a lawyer practicing water law, utility law, municipal law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from California State University at Fresno in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Scott practices in Modesto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Thomas Steffen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Thomas Steffen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Modesto 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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Where is Scott Thomas Steffen's law office located?
Scott Thomas Steffen's law practice is located in Modesto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Thomas Steffen handle?
Scott Thomas Steffen focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Thomas Steffen practiced law?
Scott Thomas Steffen has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Scott Thomas Steffen go to law school?
Scott Thomas Steffen earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge College of the Law
- 1977
B.S.
California State University at Fresno
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1977

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