Atty. David Castagna
David Castagna is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. David received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New City, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About David Castagna at a Glance
David Castagna is a Member based in New City, New York, practicing at David Castagna. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District Court (1991). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1988) and Fordham University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rockland County Bar Association. Serves clients in New City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Castagna
- David Castagna is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
- David received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- David practices at David Castagna in New City, NY
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Criminal Defense in New City
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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 City 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 City Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New City Choose David Castagna
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 David Castagna's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Castagna brings 38+ 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 U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District Court, David Castagna can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means David Castagna's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New City
A New City-based practice means David Castagna 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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