Atty. James A. Yates

Atty. James A. Yates

James A. Yates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

New York New York 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James A. Yates at a glance

James A. Yates is a Supm. Ct. Jus. based in New York, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1973) and Princeton University (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Yates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

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James A. Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 James A. Yates's law office located?
James A. Yates's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Yates handle?
James A. Yates focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James A. Yates practiced law?
James A. Yates has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James A. Yates go to law school?
James A. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1967).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1973
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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