Atty. Shawn Halbert

Atty. Shawn Halbert

Shawn Halbert is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. Shawn received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (844) 700-2792

Profile Summary

About Shawn Halbert at a glance

Shawn Halbert is a Fed. Pub. Def. Off. based in San Francisco, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1995) and Princeton University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Shawn Halbert is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Shawn practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Halbert's Areas of Practice

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

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 Francisco 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Shawn Halbert's law office located?
Shawn Halbert's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Halbert handle?
Shawn Halbert focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shawn Halbert practiced law?
Shawn Halbert has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Shawn Halbert go to law school?
Shawn Halbert earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Shawn Halbert for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Princeton University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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