Atty. Amanda Norris Ames

Atty. Amanda Norris Ames

Ms. Amanda Norris Ames is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, tax and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Amanda Norris Ames at a glance

Amanda Norris Ames is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), District of Columbia (2011), and Virginia (2014). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Amanda Norris Ames is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, tax and 3 other areas of law
  • Amanda received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Amanda practices at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda Norris Ames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda Norris Ames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amanda Norris Ames

Where is Amanda Norris Ames's law office located?
Amanda Norris Ames's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda Norris Ames handle?
Amanda Norris Ames focuses on criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Amanda Norris Ames practiced law?
Amanda Norris Ames has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Amanda Norris Ames go to law school?
Amanda Norris Ames earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 2005).
How can I contact Amanda Norris Ames for a consultation?
You can contact Amanda Norris Ames directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2008
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011
Virginia
Admitted: 2014

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