Atty. Ceylon Nanikwa Copes
Ms. Ceylon Nanikwa Copes is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law, employment law and 2 other areas of law.
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Ceylon Nanikwa Copes is a Douglas Co. Public Defender's Off. based in Douglasville, Georgia. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1998) and Spelman College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Douglasville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Ceylon Nanikwa Copes is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law, employment law and 2 other areas of law
- Ceylon received a B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Ceylon practices in Douglasville, GA
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Ceylon Nanikwa Copes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ceylon Nanikwa Copes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ceylon Nanikwa Copes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ceylon Nanikwa Copes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Douglasville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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