Atty. Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic relations, guardianships and 3 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.Mus.Ed. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Colleen Murphy is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, poa, and dv defense attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1991) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1991). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Michigan (B.Mus.Ed., 1980). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colleen Murphy is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic relations, guardianships and 3 other areas of law
- Colleen received a B.Mus.Ed. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Colleen practices in Southfield, MI
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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