Atty. Colette Laforet Ford

Atty. Colette Laforet Ford

Colette Laforet Ford is a lawyer practicing international criminal law. Colette received a B.A. degree from Douglass College of Rutgers University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Colette Laforet Ford at a glance

Colette Laforet Ford is an U.S. Dept. of Jus., Crim. Div., Off. of Inter. Affs. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989) and New York (1990). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Douglass College of Rutgers University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Colette Laforet Ford is a lawyer practicing international criminal law
  • Colette received a B.A. degree from Douglass College of Rutgers University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Colette practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Colette Laforet Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Colette Laforet Ford's law office located?
Colette Laforet Ford's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Colette Laforet Ford focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Colette Laforet Ford practiced law?
Colette Laforet Ford has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
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Colette Laforet Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Douglass College of Rutgers University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1990

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