Atty. William Morehead
Will Morehead is a California trial attorney who specializes in criminal defense. He has handled well over 1,000 cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicide.
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William Morehead is a Member based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Law Office of Will Morehead. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, ip, sex crimes, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in California (2004), United States District Court for the Northern District of California (2005), and United States District Court for the Central District of California (2007). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004) and Stanford University (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Will Morehead is a California trial attorney who specializes in criminal defense
- He has handled well over 1,000 cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicide
- Between 2010 and 2017, he worked as a prosecutor in Los Angeles and Marin counties, giving him an insider’s perspective on how cases are evaluated and prosecuted
- As a private defense lawyer, he has secured excellent results for his clients, including complete dismissals and negotiating favorable settlements
- He is also an experienced trial lawyer and has tried over 25 cases to verdict
- Since 2016, he has been Board-Certified by the State Bar of California as a Criminal Law Specialist (one of only a handful specialists statewide)
- He has also taught criminal law, evidence, and trial practice at Golden Gate University School of Law
- He holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A. with distinction and honors from Stanford University
- He is admitted to practice in all California courts and the U.S
- District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California
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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 Rafael 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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