Atty. Melissa Saxe Rich

Atty. Melissa Saxe Rich

Melissa Saxe Rich is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1971, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Melissa Saxe Rich at a glance

Melissa Saxe Rich is an Admin. Law J. based in New York, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1991) and Syracuse University (B.S. Temple, 1971). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Saxe Rich is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1971, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Melissa practices in New York, NY

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Melissa Saxe Rich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Saxe Rich 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 New York 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 Melissa Saxe Rich's law office located?
Melissa Saxe Rich's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Saxe Rich handle?
Melissa Saxe Rich focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Saxe Rich practiced law?
Melissa Saxe Rich has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Melissa Saxe Rich go to law school?
Melissa Saxe Rich earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Temple, 1971).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1991
B.S. Temple
Syracuse University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992

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