Atty. Jo Ellen Lawless

Atty. Jo Ellen Lawless

Jo Ellen Lawless is a lawyer practicing civil rights, constitutional law, criminal law. Jo received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Louisville Louisville 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Jo Ellen Lawless at a glance

Jo Ellen Lawless is a Staff Atty., U.S. Dist. Ct. based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1991). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1991) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jo Ellen Lawless is a lawyer practicing civil rights, constitutional law, criminal law
  • Jo received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Jo practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Jo Ellen Lawless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jo Ellen Lawless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jo Ellen Lawless

Where is Jo Ellen Lawless's law office located?
Jo Ellen Lawless's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jo Ellen Lawless handle?
Jo Ellen Lawless focuses on criminal defense, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Jo Ellen Lawless practiced law?
Jo Ellen Lawless has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Jo Ellen Lawless go to law school?
Jo Ellen Lawless earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1991
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1991

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