Atty. John Sweeney

Atty. John Sweeney

John Sweeney is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. John received a B.M. degree from Manhattan School of Music in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (646) 347-6931

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John Sweeney is an Asst. Corp. Coun. based in New York, New York. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and New Jersey (1989). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1988) and Manhattan School of Music (B.M. Manhattan, 1978). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Sweeney is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • John received a B.M. degree from Manhattan School of Music in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in New York, NY

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John Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 venue, 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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Where is John Sweeney's law office located?
John Sweeney'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 Sweeney handle?
John Sweeney focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Sweeney practiced law?
John Sweeney has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Sweeney go to law school?
John Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.M. Manhattan, 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1988
B.M. Manhattan
Manhattan School of Music
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989

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