Atty. Fran Hoffinger
Selected by New York Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense since 2009. Previously Staff Attorney (1984-1990) and Supervising Attorney (1990-1991), the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, New York County.
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Fran Hoffinger is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at The Hoffinger Firm, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Selected by New York Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense since 2009
- Previously Staff Attorney (1984-1990) and Supervising Attorney (1990-1991), the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, New York County
- Formerly with Hoffinger Friedland Dobrish Bernfeld & Stern (1991-2001)
- Formerly a partner at Hoffinger Stern & Ross LLP (2001-2013)
- Member of the Committee on Character & Fitness for the Appellate Division, First Department. since 2008
- Served as the Administrator for the New York County Democratic Party's Independent Screening Panel for Civil Court Judges (Spring 2007) and panel Member (Spring 2005)
- Finalist and Runner-Up Best Oralist, Fordham Law School Mulligan Moot Court Competition 1982
- Member, Fordham Law School Sutherland Moot Court Team 1983
- Member, Fordham Moot Court Board, 1983-1984
- Member, Fordham Urban Law Journal, 1982-1984
- Author, Comment, "Environmental Impact Statements: Instruments for Protection or Endless Litigation?", Fordham Urban Law Journal, Vol.XI, No.3. 1983
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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 New York 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 venue, 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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