Atty. Claude A. Lord Shields
Claude A. Lord Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal law.
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Claude A. Lord Shields is a Dist. Atty. based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1980) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pottsville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Claude A. Lord Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Claude received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Claude practices in Pottsville, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pottsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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