Atty. James Peter McGowan
James Peter McGowan is a lawyer practicing family, employment & labor, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 31 years.
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James Peter McGowan is a criminal defense, family law, employment, and juvenile attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1995). Educated at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (JD, 1995). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Peter McGowan is a lawyer practicing family, employment & labor, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- James has been licensed for 31 years
- James practices in Cleveland, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peter McGowan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Peter McGowan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Peter McGowan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
James Peter McGowan is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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