Atty. John Joseph Rapawy

Atty. John Joseph Rapawy

John Joseph Rapawy is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. John has been licensed for 28 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 28 yrs experience 28 year
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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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John Joseph Rapawy's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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John Joseph Rapawy's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Joseph Rapawy focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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John Joseph Rapawy has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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Education

Brooklyn Law School J.D.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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