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- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- California General Power of Attorney Form
- Articles of Organization for California
- Articles of Incorporation for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
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In criminal law, there are two types of Los Angeles, CA attorneys: the prosecution and the defense. Prosecutors typically work as a representative of the government and present cases against the individual accused of breaking the law. A defense lawyer, as the name suggests, defends the individual in court, presenting a case for their innocence. To find a lawyer or an attorney, visit your local Los Angeles, CA law firm or use UpCounsel.
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Who is the city attorney of Los Angeles?
As of December 2022, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd city attorney in the city of Los Angeles. She is the official legal advisor for the Mayor, the City Council, and countless other government boards in LA. Hydee Feldstein Soto directs a team of over 500 Los Angeles lawyers and attorneys and over 1000 legal personnel to help keep the city safe.
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Kiva S
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Bayside,
CA,
3 days ago
Patent Application Assistance
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San Francisco,
CA,
4 days ago
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Greenbrae,
CA,
5 days ago
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Los Angeles,
CA,
6 days ago
Consulting Contract Review
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San Francisco,
CA,
11 days ago
Privacy Policy Services
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Sunnyvale,
CA,
11 days ago
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Studio City,
CA,
12 days ago
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San Francisco,
CA,
15 days ago
Telehealth Vendor SLA Review
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Antioch,
CA,
17 days ago
Commercial Litigation Consultation & Legal Assessment
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Valley Center,
CA,
25 days ago
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Los Angeles,
CA,
27 days ago
Review Privacy Policy
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Los Gatos,
CA,
28 days ago
Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement
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Pittsburg,
CA,
about 1 month ago
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Thousand Oaks,
CA,
about 1 month ago
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Fremont,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Draft SaaS Agreement
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Newport Beach,
CA,
2 months ago
IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review
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Sharon X
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
2 months ago
Review Equipment Lease
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Torrance,
CA,
2 months ago
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Los Angeles,
CA,
2 months ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
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Torrance,
CA,
3 months ago