Atty. Kevin S. Sylvan

Atty. Kevin S. Sylvan

Kevin S. Sylvan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (845) 493-2194 Book Appointment

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Kevin S. Sylvan is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kevin S. Sylvan. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1986) and First Department (1986). Educated at Touro Law School (J.D., 1984) and Columbia University (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kevin S. Sylvan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice
  • Kevin received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1977, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Kevin practices at Kevin S. Sylvan in New York, NY

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Kevin S. Sylvan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin S. Sylvan 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 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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Where is Kevin S. Sylvan's law office located?
Kevin S. Sylvan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kevin S. Sylvan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin S. Sylvan handle?
Kevin S. Sylvan focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kevin S. Sylvan practiced law?
Kevin S. Sylvan has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Kevin S. Sylvan go to law school?
Kevin S. Sylvan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
Touro Law School
- 1984
B.S.
Columbia University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
First Department
Admitted: 1986

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