Atty. David M. Chidekel

Atty. David M. Chidekel

David M. Chidekel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law and 1 other area of law.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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David M. Chidekel is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at David M. Chidekel, Esq.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Boston University (M.B.A. Hunter, 1976). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Brooklyn (Trustee), New York State and American Bar Associations New York State Defender Association Brooklyn Women Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Chidekel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a M.B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at David M. Chidekel, Esq. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Chidekel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Chidekel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 York 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is David M. Chidekel's law office located?
David M. Chidekel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is David M. Chidekel, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Chidekel handle?
David M. Chidekel focuses on criminal defense, family law, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David M. Chidekel practiced law?
David M. Chidekel has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David M. Chidekel go to law school?
David M. Chidekel earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.B.A. Hunter, 1976).
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1990
M.B.A. Hunter
Boston University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994

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