Atty. Sylvia Sum

Atty. Sylvia Sum

Sylvia Sum is a lawyer practicing general practice, securities fraud litigation, class actions. Sylvia received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (628) 243-4845

Profile Summary

About Sylvia Sum at a glance

Sylvia Sum is a class action and white collar attorney based in Pleasant Hill, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1997), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1998), California (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1997) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Pleasant Hill, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sylvia Sum is a lawyer practicing general practice, securities fraud litigation, class actions
  • Sylvia received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Sylvia practices in Pleasant Hill, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sylvia Sum's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Pleasant Hill 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 Sylvia Sum

Where is Sylvia Sum's law office located?
Sylvia Sum's law practice is located in Pleasant Hill, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sylvia Sum handle?
Sylvia Sum focuses on class action, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sylvia Sum practiced law?
Sylvia Sum has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Sylvia Sum go to law school?
Sylvia Sum earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1997
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003

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