Atty. Carlean Ponder

Atty. Carlean Ponder

Carlean Ponder is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Carlean received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Carlean Ponder at a glance

Carlean Ponder is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ponder Law & Advocacy Group PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2006) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1998). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar National and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carlean Ponder is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Carlean received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Carlean practices at Ponder Law & Advocacy Group PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carlean Ponder's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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

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Where is Carlean Ponder's law office located?
Carlean Ponder's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ponder Law & Advocacy Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carlean Ponder handle?
Carlean Ponder focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carlean Ponder practiced law?
Carlean Ponder has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Carlean Ponder go to law school?
Carlean Ponder earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1998).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2006
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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