Atty. William Charles Cooper

Atty. William Charles Cooper

William Charles Cooper is a lawyer practicing criminal law, international law, criminal defense. William received a degree from University of California Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Sonora Sonora 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About William Charles Cooper at a glance

William Charles Cooper is a Member based in Sonora, California, practicing at William Charles Cooper. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and international. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1978) and California (1981). Educated at John F. Kennedy University (J.D., 1978) and University of California Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco CA University of Nevada (B.A., 1972). Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association (Co-chair, Domestic Violence Subcommittee, Family Law Section, 1982-1983) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sonora, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Charles Cooper is a lawyer practicing criminal law, international law, criminal defense
  • William received a degree from University of California Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at William Charles Cooper in Sonora, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Charles Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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International Law

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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 Sonora 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 William Charles Cooper's law office located?
William Charles Cooper's law practice is located in Sonora, California. The firm is William Charles Cooper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Charles Cooper handle?
William Charles Cooper focuses on criminal defense, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Charles Cooper practiced law?
William Charles Cooper has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Charles Cooper go to law school?
William Charles Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
John F. Kennedy University
- 1978
B.A.
University of California Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco CA University of Nevada
- 1972

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1978
California
Admitted: 1981

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