Atty. John Joseph Rapawy
John Joseph Rapawy is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. John has been licensed for 28 years.
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John Joseph Rapawy is a criminal defense attorney based in Staten Island, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Joseph Rapawy is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- John has been licensed for 28 years
- John practices in Staten Island, NY
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 Staten Island 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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