Atty. David S. Dikman

Atty. David S. Dikman

David S. Dikman has been practicing law since 1987, first honing investigative and trial skills for nine years at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, where he became Deputy Chief of...

Lake Success Lake Success 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David S. Dikman at a glance

David S. Dikman is a Member based in Lake Success, New York, practicing at Dikman and Dikman. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Hofstra University Law School (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Queens County Bar Association. Serands clients in Lake Success, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David S. Dikman has been practicing law since 1987, first honing investigative and trial skills for nine years at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, where he became Deputy Chief of
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Practice Areas Explained

David S. Dikman's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Lake Success 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Dikman

Where is David S. Dikman's law office located?
David S. Dikman's law practice is located in Lake Success, New York. The firm is Dikman and Dikman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Dikman handle?
David S. Dikman focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David S. Dikman practiced law?
David S. Dikman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David S. Dikman go to law school?
David S. Dikman earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David S. Dikman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David S. Dikman received?
David S. Dikman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University Law School
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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