Atty. James Michael Lavelle
James Michael Lavelle is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family. James has been licensed for 23 years.
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James Michael Lavelle is a Member based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, practicing at James Michael Lavelle. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2003) and Massachusetts (2013). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (JD, 2002). Serands clients in Lehighton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Lavelle is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family
- James has been licensed for 23 years
- James practices at James Michael Lavelle in Lehighton, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lehighton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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