Atty. Ward S. Clay
Attorney Ward S. Clay provides high-quality counsel to Frantz Law Group clients who are facing a wide range of criminal defense and civil litigation matters.
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Ward S. Clay is a Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Frantz Law Group Aplc. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1986), United States District Court, Southern District of California (1989), United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), and United States District Court, Central District of California (1997). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Diego County, Hawaii State and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Ward S. Clay provides high-quality counsel to Frantz Law Group clients who are facing a wide range of criminal defense and civil litigation matters
- Through his long and distinguished career, Mr. Clay has tried at least 57 jury trials that led to a verdict, plus over 100 non-jury trials (including trials in juvenile court) and over 130 criminal appeals with six published cases
- Two of his biggest victories include conviction reversals in the Federal Court of Appeals
- Representation from a Board-Certified Attorney After completing his undergraduate work Cum Laude at U.C.L.A. in 1982, Mr. Clay obtained his J.D. in 1986 from the Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
- Upon completion of his degree, he took up a position with the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, and it was only a few more years until he opened his own highly successful criminal trial practice in the city of San Diego
- Today, he brings his many years of experience and exceptional proven track record to our team, providing you with powerful and proven legal representation
- Throughout his career, Mr. Clay has argued cases in: • California • Hawaii • California Supreme Court • Ninth & Fifth Circuit Federal Courts of Appeal • Fourth District Court of Appeal Mr. Clay served as a trial attorney with the San Diego Office of the City Attorney from 1986 to 1989 and was chief of the appellate unit
- He was hired by the San Diego District Attorney in 1989 and served there until 1991 when he entered private practice
- Attorney Clay has achieved numerous accolades and recognizable accomplishments throughout his career, including having been named a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since June of 2001
- This highly-desired distinction demonstrates his dedication to the practice of criminal law, his unwavering dedication to his clients, and his never-ending commitment to ethical conduct
- He also has achieved a Superb rating from Avvo
- Awards & Certifications • Certified Legal Specialist
- Criminal Law – The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (since 2001) • Superb rating from Avvo • Selected to Super Lawyers® (2008-2017)
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ward S. Clay is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Ward S. Clay is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Ward S. Clay is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Ward S. Clay is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in California →
Ward S. Clay is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
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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