Atty. James Joseph Culleton
James Joseph Culleton is a lawyer practicing criminal and civil matters, high profile cases, federal and state courts in new york and new jersey. James Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Criminal and Civil Matters & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About James Joseph Culleton at a Glance
James Joseph Culleton is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Culleton & Marinaccio Attorneys at Law. 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, Southern District of New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1974), and New Jersey (1977). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1973) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Joseph Culleton
- James Joseph Culleton is a lawyer practicing criminal and civil matters, high profile cases, federal and state courts in new york and new jersey
- James Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James Joseph practices at Culleton & Marinaccio Attorneys at Law in White Plains, NY
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Criminal Defense in White Plains
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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 White Plains 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 venue, 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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Why Clients in White Plains Choose James Joseph Culleton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Joseph Culleton's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Joseph Culleton brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, James Joseph Culleton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means James Joseph Culleton's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means James Joseph Culleton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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