Atty. Steven L. Selby

Atty. Steven L. Selby

Steven L. Selby is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal.

Bakersfield Bakersfield 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (661) 509-5046 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steven L. Selby at a glance

Steven L. Selby is a Kern Co. Dist. Attys. Off. based in Bakersfield, California. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1980), Washington (1985), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1985). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1980) and California State College at San Bernardino (B.A. California, 1972). Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven L. Selby is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from California State College at San Bernardino in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Steven practices in Bakersfield, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven L. Selby's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Bakersfield 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 Steven L. Selby's law office located?
Steven L. Selby's law practice is located in Bakersfield, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven L. Selby handle?
Steven L. Selby focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven L. Selby practiced law?
Steven L. Selby has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Steven L. Selby go to law school?
Steven L. Selby earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. California, 1972).
How can I contact Steven L. Selby for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1980
B.A. California
California State College at San Bernardino
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
Washington
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1985

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