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James D. Cooley is a dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, and appellate attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1990). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison, (J.D., 1990) and University of Wisconsin-Madison, (B.S., 1987). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. James D. Cooley is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, felonies, misdemeanors and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices in Milwaukee, WI
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Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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