Atty. James Alexander Abate

Atty. James Alexander Abate

James Alexander Abate is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, domestic violence and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.F.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Watchung Watchung 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About James Alexander Abate at a glance

James Alexander Abate is a Partner based in Watchung, New Jersey, practicing at Aiello Harris Abate Law Group, PC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, dv defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2000) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2002). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1999) and Brooklyn College (B.F.A., 1996). Serands clients in Watchung, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alexander Abate is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, domestic violence and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.F.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Aiello Harris Abate Law Group, PC in Watchung, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Alexander Abate's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Watchung are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Alexander Abate's law office located?
James Alexander Abate's law practice is located in Watchung, New Jersey. The firm is Aiello Harris Abate Law Group, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alexander Abate handle?
James Alexander Abate focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, dv defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Alexander Abate practiced law?
James Alexander Abate has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Alexander Abate go to law school?
James Alexander Abate earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.F.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1999
B.F.A.
Brooklyn College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 2000
New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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