Atty. James Stephen Arisman
James Stephen Arisman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense of state and federal drug prosecutors, appellate practice. James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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James Stephen Arisman is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1989) and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1989) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Stephen Arisman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense of state and federal drug prosecutors, appellate practice
- James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices in Washington, DC
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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