Atty. John Kent Winchester

Atty. John Kent Winchester

Mr. John Kent Winchester is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, civil rights.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Kent Winchester at a glance

John Kent Winchester is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Kent Winchester Esq.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1974), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1974), California (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1974) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1971). Active member of State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Kent Winchester is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, civil rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Kent Winchester Esq. in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

John Kent Winchester's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Kent Winchester's law office located?
John Kent Winchester's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Kent Winchester Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kent Winchester handle?
John Kent Winchester focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has John Kent Winchester practiced law?
John Kent Winchester has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Kent Winchester go to law school?
John Kent Winchester earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Kent Winchester for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1974
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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