Atty. Christopher Joseph Downey
Christopher Joseph Downey is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Christopher Joseph Downey is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Christopher J. Downey, Esq.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1993) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Joseph Downey is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Christopher practices at Christopher J. Downey, Esq. in Santa Monica, CA
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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 Santa Monica 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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