Atty. John James Defranks
John James Defranks is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal trial practice. John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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John James Defranks is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Buffalo, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1973) and Fordham University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John James Defranks is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal trial practice
- John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John practices in Buffalo, NY
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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