Atty. Derrick Reuben Williams

Atty. Derrick Reuben Williams

Derrick Reuben Williams is a lawyer practicing general practice, nursing home litigation, criminal defense. Derrick received a B.A. degree from Kennesaw State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Derrick Reuben Williams at a glance

Derrick Reuben Williams is a Pub. Def. Off. based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Missouri (2001). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1999) and Kennesaw State University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Cape Girardeau, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derrick Reuben Williams is a lawyer practicing general practice, nursing home litigation, criminal defense
  • Derrick received a B.A. degree from Kennesaw State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Derrick practices in Cape Girardeau, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Reuben Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrick Reuben Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derrick Reuben Williams

Where is Derrick Reuben Williams's law office located?
Derrick Reuben Williams's law practice is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Reuben Williams handle?
Derrick Reuben Williams focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Derrick Reuben Williams practiced law?
Derrick Reuben Williams has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Derrick Reuben Williams go to law school?
Derrick Reuben Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1999
B.A.
Kennesaw State University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Missouri
Admitted: 2001

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