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About Dorothy M. Going at a glance
Dorothy M. Going is a Member based in Long Beach, New York, practicing at Dorothy M. Going, Esq.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and prenup. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1990). Serands clients in Long Beach, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Dorothy M. Going graduated from St. John's University of Law in 1990 and has devoted the last 18 years to criminal, family and matrimonial law
- A highly respected attorney, she has practiced in the Appellate Division, Family Courts, Supreme Courts, County, Criminal and District Courts in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan
- She also is admitted to the U.S
- Supreme Court, U.S
- Federal Court of Appeals, U.S
- Claims Court and the U.S
- Court of Armed Forces
- A lifetime resident of Queens and Long Island, she is an active member of her community
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Dorothy M. Going is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Dorothy M. Going is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Dorothy M. Going is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Dorothy M. Going is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Dorothy M. Going is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 Long Beach 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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