Courts in Irvine, California

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Litigation Lawyers in Irvine

The court system in Irvine, California is a government institution of California to settle disagreements involving residents of, or events that occurred in, Irvine.

You are almost sure to have contact with the court system of Irvine, California at least once in your life. If you are involved in a legal dispute, the likelihood of having to work with the court system becomes even higher.

The courts of Irvine, California can handle civil and criminal matters. The attorneys of Irvine, California who practice litigation spend a lot of time in the courts, and are very familiar with the small details of the local court system. However, to an ordinary citizen with no legal expertise, the court system can be a perplexing and intimidating labyrinth. With that said, here is some information on the situations that will most likely lead to an average person dealing with the courts of Irvine, California:

Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Irvine, California

Jury Duty: If you are an adult U.S. Citizen, and live in Irvine, California, you are probably eligible to serve on a jury, and are required to do so if you get a letter from an Irvine court telling you that you have been selected for jury duty. The selection process is random, and is usually drawn from a list of names on voter registration rolls, or a list of drivers licenses. When you show up, you, and many other possible jurors, will be directed to a courtroom in which there is an upcoming trial. You will then go through the jury selection process, where the lawyers for each side are allowed to summarily dismiss a certain number of jurors, for any reason they want. If you are dismissed in this manner, your service is complete, and you can go home, usually after signing a few documents.

Filing a Lawsuit: If you file a lawsuit in Irvine, California, you will have to interact with the court system quite a bit, even if your matter never goes to trial. You, or your lawyer, will have to show up in court to file the necessary paperwork, attend preliminary hearings, case management conferences, and resolve discovery disputes. Even if no trial occurs, you will become intimately acquainted with the courts in Irvine, California.

Being Sued: If you face the unenviable prospect of getting sued in Irvine, California, you'll be spending a good deal of time dealing with the courts. You will have to file an answer to the complaint, discovery requests, motions, and many other documents with the court. Majority of these will happen whether or not the case even goes to trial.

Divorce: If you are divorcing your partner in Irvine, California, you have to deal with the court system, particularly if you have disagreements over property or child custody which you cannot resolve on your own.

How Can A Irvine, California Tort Lawyer Help?

If you end up in a situation where it's likely that you'll be dealing with Irvine, California's courts, it's almost certain that some highly complicated legal issues are involved.

If you think that you might have major interactions with the court system of Irvine, California anytime soon, you should definitely hire a reputable lawyer who specializes in civil litigation.

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Life in Irvine

Irvine is a city that has been meticulously planned. That could be why CNN voted it 4th best place to live in the entire United States but there are a number of other reasons like the FBI stating Irvine has the least violent crime in any city with a population over 100,000. Over twice that number live within Irvine city limits and enjoy access to all Irvine has to offer.

Over 50 companies have their world headquarters in Irvine including Taco Bell, Ultimate Ears, Felt Bicycles, LA Fitness, and Meade Instruments. Toshiba Corporations, Samsung Electronics, Kia Motors, Asics, and Shimano all operate their North American Headquarters from Irvine as well. With so many large businesses in Irvine, you'd probably be surprised to find out the University of California, Irvine and Irvine unified School District are still the top two employers in the city. Communications giant Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless and medical companies Edwards Lifesciences and Allergan are three other big hitters in the Irvine economy.

There's plenty of opportunity for recreation among Irvine residents and visitors. The City of Irvine offers countless community and neighborhood parks. The Northwood Community Park offers one of the most distinctive sights. The Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial is exceptional because it's the first United States memorial to be built before the war was over. Honoring the fallen U.S. military personnel from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's also the only memorial that will be updated yearly to display the 5,700+ names. Irvine also hosts the Irvine Global Village Festival celebrating diversity. The festival offers a wide range of exhibitions, entertainment, and food from cultures around the globe.

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