Atty. Debra A Karlstein

Atty. Debra A Karlstein

Debra A Karlstein is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, securities law, complex litigation and 2 other areas of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Debra A Karlstein at a glance

Debra A Karlstein is a Bank of NY Mellon based in New York, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992) and New York (1993). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1992) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra A Karlstein is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, securities law, complex litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Debra practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Debra A Karlstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra A Karlstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Debra A Karlstein's law office located?
Debra A Karlstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra A Karlstein handle?
Debra A Karlstein focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Debra A Karlstein practiced law?
Debra A Karlstein has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Debra A Karlstein go to law school?
Debra A Karlstein earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Debra A Karlstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1992
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1993

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