Robert Decker Underwood
Palo Alto, CA • Serving Santa Clara County
About Robert Decker Underwood
Robert Decker Underwood is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1980 (Bar #96028) with 46 years of practice.
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Education
- Law School: Santa Clara Univ SOL; Santa Clara CA
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Office Location
R Decker Underwood, 223 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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