Atty. Kathleen E. Tarpey

Atty. Kathleen E. Tarpey

Kathleen E. Tarpey is a lawyer practicing criminal law.

Springfield Springfield 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (413) 707-6573 Book Appointment

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About Kathleen E. Tarpey at a glance

Kathleen E. Tarpey is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986), New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1986) and College of the Holly Cross (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kathleen E. Tarpey is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Kathleen E. received a A.B. degree from College of the Holly Cross in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Kathleen E. practices in Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Kathleen E. Tarpey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathleen E. Tarpey 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 Massachusetts

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

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Where is Kathleen E. Tarpey's law office located?
Kathleen E. Tarpey's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathleen E. Tarpey handle?
Kathleen E. Tarpey focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Kathleen E. Tarpey practiced law?
Kathleen E. Tarpey has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Kathleen E. Tarpey go to law school?
Kathleen E. Tarpey earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1986
A.B.
College of the Holly Cross
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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