
Denny Yu, Civil Rights Attorney in Sacramento, California
4 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General
MemberatLongyear, Lavra & Cahill, LLP
Sacramento, CA
Practicing civil rights in Sacramento since 2022.
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Denny Yu is a member based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Denny has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Longyear, Lavra & Cahill, LLP.
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- Sacramento, CA
- Experience
- 4 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Sacramento, CA.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Denny Yu: Denny Yu is a member based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Denny has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Longyear, Lavra & Cahill, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Denny takes on
Denny concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Denny handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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General
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Civil Rights cases in Sacramento, California
Denny takes civil rights matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Denny agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Sacramento, California
Denny takes employment matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Denny agrees to represent you.
General cases in Sacramento, California
Denny takes general matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Denny agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Sacramento, California
Denny takes litigation matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Denny agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Sacramento, California
Denny takes personal injury matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Denny agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Denny Yu — civil rights lawyer in Sacramento
Denny Yu is a member based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Denny has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Longyear, Lavra & Cahill, LLP.
Denny Yu focuses his practice in civil litigation including public law, general liability defense, civil rights, employment law and personal injury defense.
Born in San Francisco, California he is a graduate of California State University Sacramento (B.A., cum laude, 2017) and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., with distinction, 2021), where he also earned a business and tax concentration. He is admitted to practice in California, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District.
He is a member of the State Bar of California and the Sacramento County Bar Association.
Working with Denny on a civil rights matter
Denny Yu focuses his practice in civil litigation including public law, general liability defense, civil rights, employment law and personal injury defense. Born in San Francisco, California he is a graduate of California State University Sacramento (B.A., cum laude, 2017) and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., with distinction, 2021), where he also earned a business and…
Clients Denny works with
Denny reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in Sacramento and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
J.D. With · 2021
California State University Sacramento
B.A. Cum · 2017
Jurisdictions
Denny's state bar admissions
California
2022 · ACTIVE
Denny studied at J.D. With in University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and B.A. Cum in California State University Sacramento.
Law school and academic background
Denny completed J.D. With in University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and B.A. Cum in California State University Sacramento. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Denny runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Denny Yu's office in Sacramento
Denny's primary office is at 555 University Avenue, Suite 280, Sacramento, CA, 95864. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Longyear, Lavra & Cahill, LLP
555 University Avenue, Suite 280
Sacramento, CA 95864
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How to hire Denny Yu — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Denny usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Denny charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Denny's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Denny will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Sacramento, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Denny
Denny discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Denny confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Denny's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Denny Yu
How much does it cost to hire Denny for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Denny walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Denny offer a free consultation?
Denny charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Denny's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Denny's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in California typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Denny gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Denny take my case if I'm outside Sacramento?
Denny is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Denny will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Denny?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Denny will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Denny accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Denny's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Denny handles civil rights matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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