Atty. Heather L. Kitchen
Member, National Criminal Honor Society. Assistant, County Attorney, Dutchess County New York.
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About Heather L. Kitchen at a glance
Heather L. Kitchen is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Law Office of Heather L. Kitchen. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A.B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association Dutchess County and New York State Magistrates Association. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, National Criminal Honor Society
- Assistant, County Attorney, Dutchess County New York
- Town Justice, Town of Wappinger, 2001—
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Heather L. Kitchen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Heather L. Kitchen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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 Poughkeepsie 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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