Atty. James D O'Connell
James D O'Connell is a lawyer practicing criminal law. James has been licensed for 68 years.
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James D O'Connell is a criminal defense attorney based in Okeechobee, Florida. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1958) and Florida (1972). Serands clients in Okeechobee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James D O'Connell is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- James has been licensed for 68 years
- James practices in Okeechobee, FL
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Okeechobee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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