Atty. David Scott Afton

Atty. David Scott Afton

David Scott Afton is a lawyer practicing insurance and indemnity law, criminal defense, residential and 4 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 25 years.

Southfield Southfield 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (833) 286-4230 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Scott Afton at a glance

David Scott Afton is a criminal defense, immigration, foreclosure, consumer, and insurance attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2001). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 2000). Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Scott Afton is a lawyer practicing insurance and indemnity law, criminal defense, residential and 4 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Afton's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

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Foreclosure Defense

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Consumer Protection

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Scott Afton

Where is David Scott Afton's law office located?
David Scott Afton's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Afton handle?
David Scott Afton focuses on criminal defense, immigration, foreclosure, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David Scott Afton practiced law?
David Scott Afton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Scott Afton go to law school?
David Scott Afton earned their education at (JD, 2000).
How can I contact David Scott Afton for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2001

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