Atty. William Drayton Caldwell

Atty. William Drayton Caldwell

William Drayton Caldwell is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, juvenile dependency, appellate practice. William received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Venice Venice 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About William Drayton Caldwell at a glance

William Drayton Caldwell is a Member based in Venice, California, practicing at William Drayton Caldwell. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on juvenile and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1986) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Venice, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Drayton Caldwell is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, juvenile dependency, appellate practice
  • William received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at William Drayton Caldwell in Venice, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Drayton Caldwell's Areas of Practice

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

Juvenile Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Venice 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 Drayton Caldwell's law office located?
William Drayton Caldwell's law practice is located in Venice, California. The firm is William Drayton Caldwell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Drayton Caldwell handle?
William Drayton Caldwell focuses on juvenile, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Drayton Caldwell practiced law?
William Drayton Caldwell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William Drayton Caldwell go to law school?
William Drayton Caldwell earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1986
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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