Atty. William Dean Cloud

Atty. William Dean Cloud

William Dean Cloud is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, bankruptcy, real property. William received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Sierra Madre Sierra Madre 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (626) 648-3491

Profile Summary

About William Dean Cloud at a glance

William Dean Cloud is a real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Sierra Madre, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1985) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A. University, 1976). Serves clients in Sierra Madre, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Dean Cloud is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, bankruptcy, real property
  • William received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in 1976, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in Sierra Madre, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Dean Cloud's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Dean Cloud is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Dean Cloud is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Sierra Madre 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 William Dean Cloud

Where is William Dean Cloud's law office located?
William Dean Cloud's law practice is located in Sierra Madre, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Dean Cloud handle?
William Dean Cloud focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Dean Cloud practiced law?
William Dean Cloud has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Dean Cloud go to law school?
William Dean Cloud earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. University, 1976).
How can I contact William Dean Cloud for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1985
B.A. University
Franklin and Marshall College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988

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