Atty. Ellen Knowles Barry

Atty. Ellen Knowles Barry

Ellen Knowles Barry is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from New School for Social Research in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Knowles Barry at a glance

Ellen Knowles Barry is a 1st Asst. Pub. Def. based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979) and Colorado (Inactive) (1985). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1978) and New School for Social Research (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen Knowles Barry is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from New School for Social Research in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Ellen practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Knowles Barry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Knowles Barry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ellen Knowles Barry's law office located?
Ellen Knowles Barry's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Knowles Barry handle?
Ellen Knowles Barry focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Ellen Knowles Barry practiced law?
Ellen Knowles Barry has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Ellen Knowles Barry go to law school?
Ellen Knowles Barry earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1978
B.A.
New School for Social Research
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985

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