Atty. Douglas Paul Dern

Atty. Douglas Paul Dern

Douglas Paul Dern is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, criminal, drug crimes and 14 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Hartland Hartland 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Paul Dern at a glance

Douglas Paul Dern is a Member based in Hartland, Michigan, practicing at Law Office of Doug Dern & Associates. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, chapter 7, drug crimes, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2002). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Hartland, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Paul Dern is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, criminal, drug crimes and 14 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Douglas practices at Law Office of Doug Dern & Associates in Hartland, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Paul Dern's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Drug Crimes

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Paul Dern

Where is Douglas Paul Dern's law office located?
Douglas Paul Dern's law practice is located in Hartland, Michigan. The firm is Law Office of Doug Dern & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Paul Dern handle?
Douglas Paul Dern focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, chapter 7, drug crimes, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas Paul Dern practiced law?
Douglas Paul Dern has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Douglas Paul Dern go to law school?
Douglas Paul Dern earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Douglas Paul Dern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2002

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