Atty. Andrew James Karas

Atty. Andrew James Karas

Andrew James Karas is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, general practice, energy & utilities and 4 other areas of law. Andrew has been licensed for 11 years.

Akron Akron 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew James Karas at a glance

Andrew James Karas is a criminal defense, zoning, juvenile, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Akron, Ohio. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2015) and Ohio (2017). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (JD, 2015). Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Andrew James Karas is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, general practice, energy & utilities and 4 other areas of law
  • Andrew has been licensed for 11 years
  • Andrew practices in Akron, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew James Karas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew James Karas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Andrew James Karas is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Land Use & Zoning

Andrew James Karas is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Juvenile Law

Andrew James Karas is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Andrew James Karas is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Andrew James Karas is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Akron are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew James Karas

Where is Andrew James Karas's law office located?
Andrew James Karas's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew James Karas handle?
Andrew James Karas focuses on criminal defense, zoning, juvenile, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Andrew James Karas practiced law?
Andrew James Karas has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Andrew James Karas go to law school?
Andrew James Karas earned their education at (JD, 2015).
How can I contact Andrew James Karas for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2015
Ohio
Admitted: 2017

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