Atty. Matthew John Defazio
Matthew John Defazio is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from Pace University School of Law, and has been licensed for 13 years.
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Matthew John Defazio is a divorce, chapter 7, criminal defense, family law, and immigration attorney based in White Plains, New York. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2013) and New York (2014). Educated at Pace University School of Law (—). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew John Defazio is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law
- Matthew received a degree from Pace University School of Law, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Matthew practices in White Plains, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Defazio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Matthew John Defazio is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Matthew John Defazio is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew John Defazio is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew John Defazio is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Matthew John Defazio is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 White Plains 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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