Atty. John Michael Stephan

Atty. John Michael Stephan

John Michael Stephan is a lawyer practicing administrative law, litigation, human and civil rights and 2 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 25 years.

Boston Boston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About John Michael Stephan at a glance

John Michael Stephan is a criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Stephan is a lawyer practicing administrative law, litigation, human and civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Stephan's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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John Michael Stephan is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Michael Stephan's law office located?
John Michael Stephan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Stephan handle?
John Michael Stephan focuses on criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Michael Stephan practiced law?
John Michael Stephan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001

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