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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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I live in Yuba City, California with my wife, Sherri, and our five children.
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He is a smart and hard working colleague. In fact, his office is in the same building as mine and his vehicle is usually there when I arrive, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Matthew Mccaslin
, Yuba City (CA), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. His answers on Avvo reveal his legal expertise and establish him as an excellent practitioner of the law.
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Steven Fink
, Newport Beach (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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16 years since Kenneth Lewis Swenson was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1995 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Law Offices of Kenneth L. Swenson
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2006–present
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Deputy Attorney General at
State of California, Department of Justice
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2001–2006
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Adjunct Professor at
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
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2004–2006
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Associate Attorney at
Duncan, Ball, Evans & Ubaldi, P.C.
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1996–2001
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Sr. Legal Research Assistant/Certified Law Student at
County of Sacramento, County Counsel's Office
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1994–1996
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific |
Government Law & Public Policy |
LL.M - Master of Laws |
2003 |
| McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1995 |
| California State University |
Biological Science |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1993 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Reader's Choice Award -- Lawyers |
Appeal Democrat -- Best of Yuba Sutter |
2008 |
| Honorary Life Member |
Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity |
2002 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Admitted |
Supreme Court of the United States |
2003-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1995-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 15
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537 |
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6 |
Best Answers |
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525 |
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0 |
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Cases
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Outcome: Court of Appeal decision affirmed
Outcome: Reversed in part
Outcome: Findings and Decision upheld
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Proposition 50: Water Quality, Supply & Safe Drinking Water Projects, Etc. Bonds. Initiative Statute |
California Initiative Review |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Estate Planning |
Talking It Over, KUBA Radio |
2008 |
| The Law As A Calling |
Yuba-Sutter Hour, KFIA Radio |
2007 |
| Estate Planning |
Talking It Over, KUBA Radio |
2007 |
| Estate Planning |
Disabled American Veterans |
2007 |
| Avoiding Wrongful Discharge & Retaliation Liability |
Council on Education in Management |
2003 |
| SB 777: Amendments to Labor Code section 1102.5 |
Calif. Department of Justice, Employment Section |
2003 |
| Public Employee Leave Law |
Council on Education in Management |
2002 |
| Collecting Costs on Judgments |
Calif. Department of Justice, Employment Section |
2002 |
| Confronting Difficult Tactics in Negotiation |
Calif. Department of Justice, Employment Section |
2002 |
| Public Employment Law Update |
Public Agency Risk Management Association |
2000 |
| Government Ethics |
Calif. Special District Risk Management Authority |
1999 |
| Government Ethics |
Tri-County Schools Insurance Group |
1998 |
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