Atty. Winston Chan
For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/chan-winston-y/ .
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About Winston Chan at a glance
Winston Chan is a criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/chan-winston-y/
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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 Francisco 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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