Atty. William Silas Walter

Atty. William Silas Walter

William Silas Walter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, land use & zoning, general practice. William received a degree from Stanford Univ Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William Silas Walter at a glance

William Silas Walter is a zoning and civil rights attorney based in San Luis Obispo, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Stanford Univ Law School Stanford CA Claremont McKenna Coll Claremont CA (—). Serands clients in San Luis Obispo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Silas Walter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, land use & zoning, general practice
  • William received a degree from Stanford Univ Law School, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices in San Luis Obispo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Silas Walter's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

William Silas Walter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

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 Luis Obispo 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 Silas Walter's law office located?
William Silas Walter's law practice is located in San Luis Obispo, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Silas Walter handle?
William Silas Walter focuses on zoning, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Silas Walter practiced law?
William Silas Walter has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Silas Walter go to law school?
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Education

Stanford Univ Law School Stanford CA Claremont McKenna Coll Claremont CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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