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.
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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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- 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
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Stephen L. Burton is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephen L. Burton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
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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 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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