Atty. Stephen Michael Rochford

Atty. Stephen Michael Rochford

Stephen Michael Rochford is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning. Stephen received a degree from California St University Fullerton, CA, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Irvine Irvine 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Michael Rochford at a glance

Stephen Michael Rochford is a trusts and estate planning attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M, 2002) and California St University Fullerton, CA Whittier College School of Law, CA (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Michael Rochford is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning
  • Stephen received a degree from California St University Fullerton, CA, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Stephen practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Michael Rochford's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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Where is Stephen Michael Rochford's law office located?
Stephen Michael Rochford's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Michael Rochford handle?
Stephen Michael Rochford focuses on trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Michael Rochford practiced law?
Stephen Michael Rochford has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Stephen Michael Rochford go to law school?
Stephen Michael Rochford earned their education at (LL.M, 2002); (—).
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Education

LL.M
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
California St University Fullerton, CA Whittier College School of Law, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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