Atty. Dorothy Lear McMurtry
Dorothy Lear McMurtry is a lawyer practicing criminal law - prosecution. Dorothy received a B.A. degree from Maryville College in 1965, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Dorothy Lear McMurtry is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1986) and Missouri (1988). Educated at Laclede School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Maryville College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dorothy Lear McMurtry is a lawyer practicing criminal law - prosecution
- Dorothy received a B.A. degree from Maryville College in 1965, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Dorothy practices in St. Louis, MO
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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 St. Louis 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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