Atty. Areeg Akel

Atty. Areeg Akel

Areeg Akel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, immigration, theft and 12 other areas of law. Areeg received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Diego San Diego 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Areeg Akel at a glance

Areeg Akel is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices of Akel & Associates A Professional Law Corporation. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on green cards, dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2001). Educated at Lincoln Law School (J.D., 1998) and California State University, Long Beach (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Areeg Akel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, immigration, theft and 12 other areas of law
  • Areeg received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Areeg practices at Law Offices of Akel & Associates A Professional Law Corporation in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Areeg Akel's Areas of Practice

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

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Areeg Akel

Where is Areeg Akel's law office located?
Areeg Akel's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Offices of Akel & Associates A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Areeg Akel handle?
Areeg Akel focuses on green cards, dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Areeg Akel practiced law?
Areeg Akel has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Areeg Akel go to law school?
Areeg Akel earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Areeg Akel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln Law School
- 1998
B.S.
California State University, Long Beach
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2001

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