Atty. Joseph Daniel Platania

Atty. Joseph Daniel Platania

Joseph Daniel Platania is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Joseph Daniel Platania at a glance

Joseph Daniel Platania is an Off. of the Pub. Def. based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1998) and Providence College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Daniel Platania is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Joseph practices in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Daniel Platania's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is Joseph Daniel Platania's law office located?
Joseph Daniel Platania's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Daniel Platania handle?
Joseph Daniel Platania focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Joseph Daniel Platania practiced law?
Joseph Daniel Platania has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joseph Daniel Platania go to law school?
Joseph Daniel Platania earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1998
B.A.
Providence College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1998

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