Atty. John George Cotsirilos
John George Cotsirilos is a lawyer practicing state and federal, trial and post-conviction, criminal defense. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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John George Cotsirilos is an Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at John G. Cotsirilos. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1982), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1990). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1994) California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (President, 2003) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club (President, 1995, State Bar of California San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John George Cotsirilos is a lawyer practicing state and federal, trial and post-conviction, criminal defense
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at John G. Cotsirilos in San Diego, CA
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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