Atty. Joan Leonard
Joan Leonard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Joan received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1966, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Joan Leonard is a Member based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Joan Adams Leonard. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1979) and Knox College (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan Leonard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Joan received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1966, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Joan practices at Joan Adams Leonard in New Haven, CT
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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 New Haven 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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