Atty. John George Cotsirilos

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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About John George Cotsirilos at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

John George Cotsirilos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John George Cotsirilos handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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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Where is John George Cotsirilos's law office located?
John George Cotsirilos's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is John G. Cotsirilos. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John George Cotsirilos handle?
John George Cotsirilos focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John George Cotsirilos practiced law?
John George Cotsirilos has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John George Cotsirilos go to law school?
John George Cotsirilos earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
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What awards or recognition has John George Cotsirilos received?
John George Cotsirilos's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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