Atty. Shirley A Nelson

Atty. Shirley A Nelson

Shirley A Nelson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice. Shirley received a degree from UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Shirley A Nelson at a glance

Shirley A Nelson is a Supervising Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Sacramento, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis CA University of Oklahoma(M.A., 1965 California School of Law(J.D., 1976 Wichita St University, Wichita KS (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shirley A Nelson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice
  • Shirley received a degree from UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis CA, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Shirley practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley A Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Sacramento 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 Shirley A Nelson's law office located?
Shirley A Nelson's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley A Nelson handle?
Shirley A Nelson focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shirley A Nelson practiced law?
Shirley A Nelson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
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What awards or recognition has Shirley A Nelson received?
Shirley A Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis CA University of Oklahoma(M.A., 1965 California School of Law(J.D., 1976 Wichita St University, Wichita KS
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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