Atty. John Kent Northrop

Atty. John Kent Northrop

John Kent Northrop is a lawyer practicing criminal law. John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Elkton Elkton 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About John Kent Northrop at a glance

John Kent Northrop is an Asst. Pub. Def. based in Elkton, Maryland. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1972) and Maryland (1991). Educated at Albany Law School J.D. (—) and Fordham University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Elkton, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Kent Northrop is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Fordham University, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices in Elkton, MD

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John Kent Northrop's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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John Kent Northrop's law practice is located in Elkton, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Kent Northrop focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
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John Kent Northrop has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Practice Areas

Education

Albany Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Fordham University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
Maryland
Admitted: 1991

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