Atty. John H Shields

Atty. John H Shields

John H Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Union City Union City 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Shields at a glance

John H Shields is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and product liability attorney based in Union City, New Jersey. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and New Jersey (1984). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1983) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Union City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John H Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices in Union City, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John H Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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.

John H Shields is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John H Shields is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

John H Shields is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H Shields

Where is John H Shields's law office located?
John H Shields's law practice is located in Union City, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Shields handle?
John H Shields focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John H Shields practiced law?
John H Shields has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John H Shields go to law school?
John H Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John H Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1983
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1984

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