Atty. Dennis Charles Dougherty
Dennis Charles Dougherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation. Dennis has been licensed for 18 years.
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Dennis Charles Dougherty is a divorce and criminal defense attorney based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Widener University School of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dennis Charles Dougherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation
- Dennis has been licensed for 18 years
- Dennis practices in Lancaster, PA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Dennis Charles Dougherty is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Dennis Charles Dougherty is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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