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Atty. William Edward Degen

Atty. William Edward Degen

William Edward Degen is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, employment discrimination litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William Edward Degen at a glance

William Edward Degen is a wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, and wage & hour attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1986) and Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Edward Degen is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, employment discrimination litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Degen's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

William Edward Degen is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Edward Degen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Wage & Hour Disputes

William Edward Degen is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 Santa Barbara 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

Common questions about William Edward Degen

Where is William Edward Degen's law office located?
William Edward Degen's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Degen handle?
William Edward Degen focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Edward Degen practiced law?
William Edward Degen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Edward Degen go to law school?
William Edward Degen earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact William Edward Degen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Edward Degen received?
William Edward Degen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1986
B.S.
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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