Atty. Sheila Cress

Atty. Sheila Cress

Sheila Cress is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation. Sheila received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Oakland Oakland 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Sheila Cress at a glance

Sheila Cress is an Associate based in Oakland, California, practicing at Mullen & Filippi, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth a (1990). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1989) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheila Cress is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation
  • Sheila received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1979, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Sheila practices at Mullen & Filippi, LLP in Oakland, CA

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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 Oakland 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 Sheila Cress's law office located?
Sheila Cress's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Mullen & Filippi, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Sheila Cress has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Sheila Cress earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1989
B.A.
Catholic University of America
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth a
Admitted: 1990

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