Atty. John David Pettus

Atty. John David Pettus

John David Pettus is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. John received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Miami Miami 26 yrs experience 26 year
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John David Pettus is a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at New York Law School JD - Juris Doctor (—) and New York Law School (—). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Pettus is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • John received a degree from New York Law School, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices in Miami, FL

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John David Pettus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Pettus 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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Jurisdictional Context

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

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John David Pettus focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
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John David Pettus has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Practice Areas

Education

New York Law School JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
New York Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2000

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