Atty. James Peter Puglia

Atty. James Peter Puglia

James Peter Puglia is a lawyer practicing criminal law & practice, delivery of legal services, family & juvenile law and 24 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, College Park in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Rockville Rockville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James Peter Puglia at a glance

James Peter Puglia is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at James Peter Puglia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, chapter 7, drug crimes, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988), District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1989). Educated at University of Maryland, Baltimore (J.D., 1988) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1984). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and (Member, Sections on: Criminal Law and Practice Litigation Negligence, Insurance and Worker's Compensation Family and Juvenile Law). Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Peter Puglia is a lawyer practicing criminal law & practice, delivery of legal services, family & juvenile law and 24 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, College Park in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at James Peter Puglia in Rockville, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Peter Puglia's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Drug Crimes

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Where is James Peter Puglia's law office located?
James Peter Puglia's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is James Peter Puglia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peter Puglia handle?
James Peter Puglia focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, chapter 7, drug crimes, chapter 13. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Peter Puglia practiced law?
James Peter Puglia has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Peter Puglia go to law school?
James Peter Puglia earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland, Baltimore
- 1988
B.A.
University of Maryland, College Park
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1989

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