Atty. David Lastra-De Leon

Atty. David Lastra-De Leon

David Lastra-De Leon is a lawyer. David received a B.S. degree from University of Puerto Rico in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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David Lastra-De Leon is an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Puerto Rico (1991), New York (1994), and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Puerto Rico (J.D., 1990) and University of Puerto Rico (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Lastra-De Leon is a lawyer
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Puerto Rico in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

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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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David Lastra-De Leon has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Education

J.D.
University of Puerto Rico
- 1990
B.S.
University of Puerto Rico
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Puerto Rico
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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