Atty. Heather Johnsen Stepanek

Atty. Heather Johnsen Stepanek

Heather Johnsen Stepanek is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appeals, criminal defense. Heather received a degree from Benjamin N.

New York New York 8 yrs experience 8 year
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About Heather Johnsen Stepanek at a glance

Heather Johnsen Stepanek is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of Robert Marinelli. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2018). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Heather Johnsen Stepanek is a lawyer practicing civil rights, appeals, criminal defense
  • Heather received a degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • Heather practices at Law Office of Robert Marinelli in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Johnsen Stepanek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Johnsen Stepanek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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 Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 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 Heather Johnsen Stepanek

Where is Heather Johnsen Stepanek's law office located?
Heather Johnsen Stepanek's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of Robert Marinelli. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Johnsen Stepanek handle?
Heather Johnsen Stepanek focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Heather Johnsen Stepanek practiced law?
Heather Johnsen Stepanek has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Heather Johnsen Stepanek go to law school?
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Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2018

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