Atty. James William Holzapfel

Atty. James William Holzapfel

James William Holzapfel is a lawyer practicing criminal law, estates law, matrimonial law. James received a A.A. degree from Monmouth College in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Toms River Toms River 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James William Holzapfel at a glance

James William Holzapfel is a Co. Pros. based in Toms River, New Jersey. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1969), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Supreme Court (1969), U.S. Tax Court (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1969) and Monmouth College (A.A. Monmouth, 1964). Serands clients in Toms River, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Holzapfel is a lawyer practicing criminal law, estates law, matrimonial law
  • James received a A.A. degree from Monmouth College in 1964, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Toms River, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James William Holzapfel's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is James William Holzapfel's law office located?
James William Holzapfel's law practice is located in Toms River, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Holzapfel handle?
James William Holzapfel focuses on criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James William Holzapfel practiced law?
James William Holzapfel has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James William Holzapfel go to law school?
James William Holzapfel earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.A. Monmouth, 1964).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1969
A.A. Monmouth
Monmouth College
- 1964

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
Florida
Admitted: 1976

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