Atty. Stephen Marshall Kociol

Atty. Stephen Marshall Kociol

Stephen Marshall Kociol is a lawyer practicing general employment advice, labor & employment. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 1965, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Watsonville Watsonville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Marshall Kociol at a glance

Stephen Marshall Kociol is a employment attorney based in Watsonville, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1976) and Tulane University (B.S. Physics, 1965). Serands clients in Watsonville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Marshall Kociol is a lawyer practicing general employment advice, labor & employment
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 1965, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Stephen practices in Watsonville, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Marshall Kociol's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Watsonville 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 Marshall Kociol

Where is Stephen Marshall Kociol's law office located?
Stephen Marshall Kociol's law practice is located in Watsonville, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Marshall Kociol handle?
Stephen Marshall Kociol focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Marshall Kociol practiced law?
Stephen Marshall Kociol has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Stephen Marshall Kociol go to law school?
Stephen Marshall Kociol earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S. Physics, 1965).
How can I contact Stephen Marshall Kociol for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1976
B.S. Physics
Tulane University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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