Atty. John Patrick Apel
John Patrick Apel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal, criminal law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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John Patrick Apel is a wills, trusts, criminal defense, and real estate attorney based in Portsmouth, Ohio. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1981), and Ohio (1997). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1973) and Princeton University (B.A., 1970). Serves clients in Portsmouth, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Patrick Apel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- John practices in Portsmouth, OH
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Apel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John Patrick Apel is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Ohio →
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Patrick Apel is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portsmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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