Atty. James Stephen Casil

Atty. James Stephen Casil

James Stephen Casil is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. James received a B.B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Stephen Casil at a glance

James Stephen Casil is a St. John's Univ. Sch. of Law based in Forest Hills, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1973) and City College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Casil is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Forest Hills, NY

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James Stephen Casil's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is James Stephen Casil's law office located?
James Stephen Casil's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Casil handle?
James Stephen Casil focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Stephen Casil practiced law?
James Stephen Casil has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Stephen Casil go to law school?
James Stephen Casil earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1968).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1973
B.B.A.
City College of the City University of New York
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974

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