Atty. Sheryl Smith King

Atty. Sheryl Smith King

Sheryl Smith King is a lawyer practicing commercial bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, creditors rights and 9 other areas of law. Sheryl received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1963, and has been licensed for 40 years.

La Jolla La Jolla 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Sheryl Smith King at a glance

Sheryl Smith King is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and bankruptcy attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits (1986) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (1986). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1986) and Stanford University (A.B., 1963). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sheryl Smith King is a lawyer practicing commercial bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, creditors rights and 9 other areas of law
  • Sheryl received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1963, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Sheryl practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sheryl Smith King's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Sheryl Smith King is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →

Trusts

Sheryl Smith King is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

Sheryl Smith King is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sheryl Smith King is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Sheryl Smith King is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 La Jolla 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 Sheryl Smith King

Where is Sheryl Smith King's law office located?
Sheryl Smith King's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheryl Smith King handle?
Sheryl Smith King focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sheryl Smith King practiced law?
Sheryl Smith King has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Sheryl Smith King go to law school?
Sheryl Smith King earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact Sheryl Smith King for a consultation?
You can contact Sheryl Smith King directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1986
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1963

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1986

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