David P. Temblador

David P. Temblador is an attorney at Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey LLP in Sacramento, California. His practice focuses on land use, natural resources, mining, environmental permitting, and related litigation. Temblador advises clients pursuing complex real estate development projects and helps them navigate entitlement proceedings, state and federal environmental requirements, governmental approvals, and community concerns. He also counsels clients on political strategy and media relations when regulatory matters involve significant public or governmental attention.

Temblador earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. He previously received a B.A. in History from California State University, Fullerton in 1996, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society. His legal education and experience with governmental affairs provide a foundation for advising clients on regulatory processes, land use approvals, environmental review, and disputes involving development rights.

Temblador has represented clients before elected and appointed governmental bodies throughout California in connection with residential, retail, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and institutional developments covering tens of thousands of acres. His litigation practice includes defending land use entitlements, permits, and vested rights in courts across Northern and Southern California, with particular experience in writ litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act. His work combines regulatory counseling, entitlement strategy, litigation, and public-facing considerations affecting major development projects.

David P. Temblador is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, California Bar Association, and American Bar Association and participates in organizations involving real estate, construction, natural resources, and regional development. He received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services. Temblador has also held leadership positions with Sacramento-area civic and nonprofit organizations, bringing community and governmental experience to a practice focused on complex development and environmental matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harrison Temblador Hungerford & Guernsey
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section
• Member, California Bar Association, Real Property and Environmental Law Section
• Member, Urban Land Institute – Sacramento Chapter
• Member, North State Building Industry Association
• Member, Association of General Contractors
• Member, California Construction Materials Industry Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)