Atty. John Patrick Cairns, Jr

Atty. John Patrick Cairns, Jr

John Patrick Cairns, Jr is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, criminal law. John received a degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1994, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Central Islip Central Islip 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About John Patrick Cairns, Jr at a glance

John Patrick Cairns, Jr is a Suffolk County Family Ct. based in Central Islip, New York. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 2003) and State University of New York College at Oneonta Class of 1994 (—). Serands clients in Central Islip, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Patrick Cairns, Jr is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, criminal law
  • John received a degree from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1994, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • John practices in Central Islip, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Cairns, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 Central Islip 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Patrick Cairns, Jr's law office located?
John Patrick Cairns, Jr's law practice is located in Central Islip, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Cairns, Jr handle?
John Patrick Cairns, Jr focuses on criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Patrick Cairns, Jr practiced law?
John Patrick Cairns, Jr has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John Patrick Cairns, Jr go to law school?
John Patrick Cairns, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 2003
State University of New York College at Oneonta Class of 1994
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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