Atty. Stephen Dudley Bays

Atty. Stephen Dudley Bays

Stephen Dudley Bays is a lawyer practicing arbitration. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Irvine Irvine 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Dudley Bays at a glance

Stephen Dudley Bays is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Marshall French And Degrave. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on adr. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court. Northern District of California (1990). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1987). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Dudley Bays is a lawyer practicing arbitration
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Stephen practices at Marshall, French & DeGrave in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Dudley Bays's Areas of Practice

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 Irvine 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

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Where is Stephen Dudley Bays's law office located?
Stephen Dudley Bays's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Marshall French And Degrave. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Dudley Bays handle?
Stephen Dudley Bays focuses on adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Dudley Bays practiced law?
Stephen Dudley Bays has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Stephen Dudley Bays go to law school?
Stephen Dudley Bays earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1990
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court. Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990

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