Atty. William Ruel Walker

Atty. William Ruel Walker

Mr. William Ruel Walker is a lawyer practicing appellate practice.

Oakland Oakland 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (628) 266-5125 Book Appointment

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About William Ruel Walker at a glance

William Ruel Walker is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Ruel Walker. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980), District of Columbia (1982), and California (1982). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1980) and Duke University (B.A., 1971). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of Texas State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Ruel Walker is a lawyer practicing appellate practice
  • William received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Ruel Walker in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Ruel Walker's Areas of Practice

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

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 Oakland 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 Ruel Walker's law office located?
William Ruel Walker's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Ruel Walker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ruel Walker handle?
William Ruel Walker focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Ruel Walker practiced law?
William Ruel Walker has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Ruel Walker go to law school?
William Ruel Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1971).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1980
B.A.
Duke University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1982

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