Atty. Ilissa R. Brownstein

Atty. Ilissa R. Brownstein

Ilissa R. Brownstein is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, criminal defense.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Ilissa R. Brownstein at a glance

Ilissa R. Brownstein is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Ilissa Brownstein, Esq.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at Georgetown University Law School (J.D., 2003). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ilissa R. Brownstein is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, criminal defense
  • Ilissa has been licensed for 22 years
  • Ilissa practices at Ilissa Brownstein, Esq. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Ilissa R. Brownstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ilissa R. Brownstein 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

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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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Where is Ilissa R. Brownstein's law office located?
Ilissa R. Brownstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ilissa Brownstein, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ilissa R. Brownstein handle?
Ilissa R. Brownstein focuses on criminal defense, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ilissa R. Brownstein practiced law?
Ilissa R. Brownstein has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Ilissa R. Brownstein go to law school?
Ilissa R. Brownstein earned their education at (J.D., 2003).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law School
- 2003

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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