Atty. William Derek Quan

Atty. William Derek Quan

William Derek Quan is a lawyer practicing civil rights. William received a degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Diego San Diego 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About William Derek Quan at a glance

William Derek Quan is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Goodrich, Quan & Cheung, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at University of San Diego J.D. (—) and University of California B.A.B.S. (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Derek Quan is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • William received a degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Goodrich, Quan & Cheung, LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Derek Quan's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is William Derek Quan's law office located?
William Derek Quan's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Goodrich, Quan & Cheung, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Derek Quan handle?
William Derek Quan focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Derek Quan practiced law?
William Derek Quan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of San Diego J.D.
- In Progress
University of California B.A.B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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