Atty. Bruce Patrick Hackett
Bruce Patrick Hackett is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appellate practice, criminal law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Bruce Patrick Hackett is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Bruce P. Hackett. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1999), and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1978) and University of Louisville (B.A., 1974). Serves clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bruce Patrick Hackett is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appellate practice, criminal law
- Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Bruce practices at Bruce P. Hackett in Louisville, KY
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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