Atty. Matthew James Costello
Matthew James Costello is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Matthew has been licensed for 29 years.
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Matthew James Costello is a criminal defense attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1997) and New York (1998). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew James Costello is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Matthew has been licensed for 29 years
- Matthew practices in Hartford, CT
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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