Atty. Jo Ann Citron
Jo Ann Citron is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce & separation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. Jo received a Ph.D. degree from Boston University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Jo Ann Citron is a divorce, child custody, family law, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Newton, Massachusetts. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and New York (1993). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Boston University (Ph.D. Vassar, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Newton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jo Ann Citron is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce & separation, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
- Jo received a Ph.D. degree from Boston University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Jo practices in Newton, MA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Jo Ann Citron is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jo Ann Citron is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jo Ann Citron is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jo Ann Citron is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jo Ann Citron is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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