Atty. James Swaine
James Swaine is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation (plaintiffs), criminal defense law, immigration and nationality law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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James Swaine is a Member based in Hamden, Connecticut, practicing at Law Offices of James E. Swaine. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on citizenship, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1978). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1975) and Union College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Haven County and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Hamden, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Swaine is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation (plaintiffs), criminal defense law, immigration and nationality law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Law Offices of James E. Swaine in Hamden, CT
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James Swaine is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Connecticut →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Swaine is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Swaine is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
James Swaine is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hamden are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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