Atty. Semha Alwaya

Atty. Semha Alwaya

Semha Alwaya is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance, litigation and 1 other area of law. Semha received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Emeryville Emeryville 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Semha Alwaya at a glance

Semha Alwaya is a Member based in Emeryville, California, practicing at The Law Offices Of Semha Alwaya. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Emeryville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Semha Alwaya is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Semha received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1974, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Semha practices at The Law Offices of Semha Alwaya in Emeryville, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Semha Alwaya's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

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

Semha Alwaya is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Semha Alwaya is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Emeryville 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 Semha Alwaya

Where is Semha Alwaya's law office located?
Semha Alwaya's law practice is located in Emeryville, California. The firm is The Law Offices Of Semha Alwaya. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Semha Alwaya handle?
Semha Alwaya focuses on litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Semha Alwaya practiced law?
Semha Alwaya has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Semha Alwaya go to law school?
Semha Alwaya earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Semha Alwaya for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Semha Alwaya received?
Semha Alwaya's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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