Atty. James Stephen Sweeney

Atty. James Stephen Sweeney

James Stephen Sweeney practices at James S. Sweeney Read Full Bio

Newport Beach Newport Beach 49 yrs experience 49 year
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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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James Stephen Sweeney practices at James S. Sweeney Read Full Bio

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James Stephen Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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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Where is James Stephen Sweeney's law office located?
James Stephen Sweeney's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is James S. Sweeney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Sweeney handle?
James Stephen Sweeney focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Stephen Sweeney practiced law?
James Stephen Sweeney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Stephen Sweeney go to law school?
James Stephen Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.F.S., 1972).
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What awards or recognition has James Stephen Sweeney received?
James Stephen Sweeney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1976
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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