Atty. Thomas Oran Lavaut

Atty. Thomas Oran Lavaut

Thomas Oran Lavaut is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Diego San Diego 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Oran Lavaut at a glance

Thomas Oran Lavaut is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Thomas Oran LaVaut, III Attorney at Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Oran Lavaut is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1979, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas Oran LaVaut, III Attorney at Law in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Oran Lavaut's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Oran Lavaut 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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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 Diego 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 Thomas Oran Lavaut's law office located?
Thomas Oran Lavaut's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Thomas Oran LaVaut, III Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Oran Lavaut handle?
Thomas Oran Lavaut focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Oran Lavaut practiced law?
Thomas Oran Lavaut has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Oran Lavaut go to law school?
Thomas Oran Lavaut earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1979).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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