Atty. John Joseph Carey

Atty. John Joseph Carey

John Joseph Carey is a lawyer practicing divorce law, custody law, paternity law and 2 other areas of law. John Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Kearney Kearney 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Carey at a glance

John Joseph Carey is a Member based in Kearney, Missouri, practicing at The Law Office of J. Joseph Carey. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, and paternity. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995) and Missouri U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2002). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1994) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1992). Active member of Hillsborough County Bar and Brandon Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Kearney, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Joseph Carey is a lawyer practicing divorce law, custody law, paternity law and 2 other areas of law
  • John Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John Joseph practices at The Law Office of J. Joseph Carey in Kearney, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Carey's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

John Joseph Carey is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →

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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Paternity

John Joseph Carey is one of 6,837 paternity attorneys indexed nationally. Browse paternity attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Joseph Carey

Where is John Joseph Carey's law office located?
John Joseph Carey's law practice is located in Kearney, Missouri. The firm is The Law Office of J. Joseph Carey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Carey handle?
John Joseph Carey focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, paternity. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Joseph Carey practiced law?
John Joseph Carey has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Joseph Carey go to law school?
John Joseph Carey earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact John Joseph Carey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1994
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1995
Missouri U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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