Atty. Maria Isabel Velez

Atty. Maria Isabel Velez

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Elizabeth Elizabeth 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Maria Isabel Velez is a Member based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, practicing at Maria Isabel Velez. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1997) and Kean College of New Jersey (B.A., 1993). Active member of Union County and New Jersey State Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association Women's Bar Association of Union County Criminal Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Elizabeth, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Maria Isabel Velez practices at Maria Isabel Velez Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Maria Isabel Velez's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Maria Isabel Velez's law office located?
Maria Isabel Velez's law practice is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The firm is Maria Isabel Velez. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria Isabel Velez handle?
Maria Isabel Velez focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Maria Isabel Velez practiced law?
Maria Isabel Velez has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Maria Isabel Velez go to law school?
Maria Isabel Velez earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1997
B.A.
Kean College of New Jersey
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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