Atty. Sumerle Pfeffer

Atty. Sumerle Pfeffer

Sumerle Pfeffer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, professional liability, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Sumerle received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Jose San Jose 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (408) 326-0685

Profile Summary

About Sumerle Pfeffer at a glance

Sumerle Pfeffer is a criminal defense, employment, construction, product liability, and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1997). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sumerle Pfeffer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, professional liability, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Sumerle received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sumerle practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sumerle Pfeffer's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 San Jose 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 venue, 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 Sumerle Pfeffer

Where is Sumerle Pfeffer's law office located?
Sumerle Pfeffer's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sumerle Pfeffer handle?
Sumerle Pfeffer focuses on criminal defense, employment, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sumerle Pfeffer practiced law?
Sumerle Pfeffer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sumerle Pfeffer go to law school?
Sumerle Pfeffer earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1996
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1997

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