Atty. James Stephen Sweeney
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James Stephen Sweeney is a Managing Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at James S. Sweeney. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), California (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1986), and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Harbor-South, Orange County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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