Atty. John Son Yong

Atty. John Son Yong

John Son Yong is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, immigration and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Babson College in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About John Son Yong at a glance

John Son Yong is a Legal Aid Soc. based in New York, New York. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, immigration, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California at San Francisco (J.D., 1982) and Babson College (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Son Yong is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, immigration and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Babson College in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Son Yong's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Real Estate 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 New York 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

Common questions about John Son Yong

Where is John Son Yong's law office located?
John Son Yong's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Son Yong handle?
John Son Yong focuses on criminal defense, family law, immigration, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Son Yong practiced law?
John Son Yong has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Son Yong go to law school?
John Son Yong earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact John Son Yong for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California at San Francisco
- 1982
B.S.
Babson College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983

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