Atty. Stephen L. Burton

Atty. Stephen L. Burton

Stephen L. Burton is a lawyer practicing individual and small business bankruptcy, chapters 7, 11 and 13, wage garnishments and 39 other areas of law.

Encino Encino 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen L. Burton at a glance

Stephen L. Burton is a Member based in Encino, California, practicing at Burton Law Offices. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wills, divorce, contracts, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1988). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political, 1977). Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen L. Burton is a lawyer practicing individual and small business bankruptcy, chapters 7, 11 and 13, wage garnishments and 39 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Stephen practices at Burton Law Offices in Encino, CA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L. Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Contracts

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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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 Encino 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 Stephen L. Burton

Where is Stephen L. Burton's law office located?
Stephen L. Burton's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Burton Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L. Burton handle?
Stephen L. Burton focuses on wills, divorce, contracts, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen L. Burton practiced law?
Stephen L. Burton has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Stephen L. Burton go to law school?
Stephen L. Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Political, 1977).
How can I contact Stephen L. Burton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1981
B.A. Political
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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