Anne Margaret Whatley
Whatley Law Firm
Martinez, CA • Serving Contra Costa County
About Anne Margaret Whatley
Anne Margaret Whatley is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Martinez, Contra Costa County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997 (Bar #189646) with 29 years of practice. Currently practices at Whatley Law Firm.
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Education
- Law School: Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL; OR
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Whatley Law Firm
Whatley Law Firm, 649 Main St Ste 102 Pmb 119
Martinez, CA 94553
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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