Atty. David L. DaCosta
David L. DaCosta is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, criminal law, criminal defense.
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David L. DaCosta is a Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Trenton, New Jersey. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981), Pennsylvania (1981), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Rutgers School of Law-Camden (J.D., 1981) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David L. DaCosta is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, criminal law, criminal defense
- David received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices in Trenton, NJ
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Trenton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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