Atty. James Jonathan Petzke
James Jonathan Petzke is a lawyer practicing criminal-correctional law. James received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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James Jonathan Petzke is a Dep. Atty. Gen., Dept. of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1983) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Jonathan Petzke is a lawyer practicing criminal-correctional law
- James received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices in Atlanta, GA
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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