Atty. Douglas Michael Scheinman

Atty. Douglas Michael Scheinman

Born and raised on Long Island. Linving and working in the community has enabled me to better understand the daily grind of my clients.

Valley Stream Valley Stream 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (516) 940-2067 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Michael Scheinman at a glance

Douglas Michael Scheinman is a Member based in Valley Stream, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Douglas M. Scheinman. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, residential, divorce, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran (1989). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and New York University (B.A., 1985). Active member of Nassau County and Queens County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Valley Stream, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Born and raised on Long Island
  • Linving and working in the community has enabled me to better understand the daily grind of my clients

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Scheinman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Michael Scheinman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Residential Real Estate

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Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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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 Valley Stream 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

Common questions about Douglas Michael Scheinman

Where is Douglas Michael Scheinman's law office located?
Douglas Michael Scheinman's law practice is located in Valley Stream, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Douglas M. Scheinman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Scheinman handle?
Douglas Michael Scheinman focuses on dui/dwi, residential, divorce, child custody, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Michael Scheinman practiced law?
Douglas Michael Scheinman has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas Michael Scheinman go to law school?
Douglas Michael Scheinman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Douglas Michael Scheinman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
New York University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran
Admitted: 1989

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