Atty. Christopher Lealis Hale

Atty. Christopher Lealis Hale

Mr. Christopher Lealis Hale is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, appellate practice and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Christopher Lealis Hale at a glance

Christopher Lealis Hale is a criminal defense, immigration, zoning, government, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (with honors Duke University Class of 2000 M.E.M. University of Miami Class of 1995 B.A. H.P.I.S. Uni, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher Lealis Hale is a lawyer practicing administrative, admiralty and maritime, appellate practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Duke University in 2000, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Christopher practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Lealis Hale's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Christopher Lealis Hale is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Christopher Lealis Hale is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in District of Columbia →

Land Use & Zoning

Christopher Lealis Hale is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Christopher Lealis Hale is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Christopher Lealis Hale is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

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

Common questions about Christopher Lealis Hale

Where is Christopher Lealis Hale's law office located?
Christopher Lealis Hale's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Lealis Hale handle?
Christopher Lealis Hale focuses on criminal defense, immigration, zoning, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher Lealis Hale practiced law?
Christopher Lealis Hale has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Christopher Lealis Hale go to law school?
Christopher Lealis Hale earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (with honors Duke University Class of 2000 M.E.M. University of Miami Class of 1995 B.A. H.P.I.S. Uni, 2000).
How can I contact Christopher Lealis Hale for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 2000
with honors Duke University Class of 2000 M.E.M. University of Miami Class of 1995 B.A. H.P.I.S. Uni
Duke University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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