Atty. John Joseph Cleary
John Joseph Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, trial and appeals. John Joseph received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1958, and has been licensed for 66 years.
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John Joseph Cleary is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960), District of Columbia (1961), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1961), and Florida (1964). Educated at Loyola University, Chicago (J.D., 1960) and Loyola University, Chicago (B.S. Middlebury, 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Joseph Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, trial and appeals
- John Joseph received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1958, and has been licensed for 66 years
- John Joseph practices 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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