Atty. Michael David Gelety
Michael David Gelety is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal and state, criminal appeals and 13 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Michael David Gelety is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Michael D. Gelety. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1975), Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1976), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. C (1977). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Cleveland State University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael David Gelety is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal and state, criminal appeals and 13 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Michael practices at Michael D. Gelety in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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