Atty. Stephen Peter Anderson
Stephen Peter Anderson is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, law practice mgmt and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S.L. degree from California State University, Northridge, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Stephen Peter Anderson is a Member based in Santa Maria, California, practicing at Law Office of Stephen P. Anderson. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1980) and California State University, Northridge B.S.L. (—). Serands clients in Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Peter Anderson is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, law practice mgmt and 5 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.S.L. degree from California State University, Northridge, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Stephen practices at Law Office of Stephen P. Anderson in Santa Maria, CA
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Stephen Peter Anderson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Peter Anderson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephen Peter Anderson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Stephen Peter Anderson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stephen Peter Anderson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Stephen Peter Anderson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Stephen Peter Anderson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Santa Maria 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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