Atty. Susan Frances Dent

Atty. Susan Frances Dent

Susan Frances Dent is a lawyer practicing family law, trusts & estates, litigation. Susan received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years.

San Jose San Jose 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Frances Dent at a glance

Susan Frances Dent is a trusts, family law, and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (JD, 2013) and Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of Southern Calif, Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Frances Dent is a lawyer practicing family law, trusts & estates, litigation
  • Susan received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Susan practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Frances Dent's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Susan Frances Dent

Where is Susan Frances Dent's law office located?
Susan Frances Dent's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Frances Dent handle?
Susan Frances Dent focuses on trusts, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Susan Frances Dent practiced law?
Susan Frances Dent has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Susan Frances Dent go to law school?
Susan Frances Dent earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
How can I contact Susan Frances Dent for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2013
Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of Southern Calif, Los Angeles, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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