Atty. Charles Finkelstein

Atty. Charles Finkelstein

Charles Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Charles has been licensed for 35 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Charles Finkelstein at a glance

Charles Finkelstein is a criminal defense attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Pace University J.D. (—). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Charles Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Charles has been licensed for 35 years
  • Charles practices in Brooklyn, NY

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Charles Finkelstein's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Charles Finkelstein's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Charles Finkelstein focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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Charles Finkelstein has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Education

Pace University J.D.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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