Atty. Kirsten Gettys Downs
Ms. Kirsten Gettys Downs is a lawyer practicing civil rights, constitution, criminal and 6 other areas of law.
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Kirsten Gettys Downs is a criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and government attorney based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serands clients in Upper Marlboro, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Kirsten Gettys Downs is a lawyer practicing civil rights, constitution, criminal and 6 other areas of law
- Kirsten Gettys received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and
- Kirsten Gettys practices in Upper Marlboro, MD
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Kirsten Gettys Downs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kirsten Gettys Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kirsten Gettys Downs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Kirsten Gettys Downs is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Kirsten Gettys Downs is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Upper Marlboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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