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Atty. Mark J Fonte

Atty. Mark J Fonte

Mark J Fonte is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Mark received a B.S. degree from St.

Staten Island Staten Island 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Mark J Fonte at a glance

Mark J Fonte is a Member based in Staten Island, New York, practicing at Mark Fonte, Esq.. 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), U.S. Federal Court of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1986), and New Jersey (1987). Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1985) and St. John's University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark J Fonte is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Mark practices at Mark Fonte, Esq. in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Mark J Fonte's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J Fonte 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 Staten Island 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 Mark J Fonte's law office located?
Mark J Fonte's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. The firm is Mark Fonte, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Mark J Fonte focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Mark J Fonte practiced law?
Mark J Fonte has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Mark J Fonte go to law school?
Mark J Fonte earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Touro College
- 1985
B.S.
St. John's University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Federal Court of New Jersey and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1986
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987

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