Atty. James Michael Aquilina

Atty. James Michael Aquilina

Mr. James Michael Aquilina is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (310) 694-0559 Book Appointment

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About James Michael Aquilina at a glance

James Michael Aquilina is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Southern Distric (1995), District of Columbia (1997), and New York (1998). Educated at University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA Georgetown University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Michael Aquilina is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • James received a degree from University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in Los Angeles, CA

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James Michael Aquilina's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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James Michael Aquilina focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Michael Aquilina practiced law?
James Michael Aquilina has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of California, Berkeley Southwestern Law School Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA Georgetown University B.A.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Southern Distric
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998

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