Atty. Christopher Michael Shaw
Christopher Michael Shaw is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, criminal trial practice. Christopher received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Criminal Appeals & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Michael Shaw at a Glance
Christopher Michael Shaw is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in New York, New York, practicing at Barclay Damon, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and Illinois (1990). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1989) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Michael Shaw
- Christopher Michael Shaw is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, criminal trial practice
- Christopher received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Christopher practices at Barclay Damon, LLP in New York, NY
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Criminal Defense in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Christopher Michael Shaw
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Michael Shaw's practice in the field of criminal defense and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Michael Shaw brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Illinois, Christopher Michael Shaw can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and appellate, Christopher Michael Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Christopher Michael Shaw attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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