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Ellen B. Scouten is a criminal defense, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1978). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1978) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1964). Serands clients in Pittsboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Ellen B. Scouten is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, appellate practice
- Ellen received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1964, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Ellen practices in Pittsboro, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen B. Scouten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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