Atty. Michael J. Costello
Michael J. Costello is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.
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Michael J. Costello is a NYS Hearing Exam. based in Ithaca, New York. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, civil rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1980) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1971). Serands clients in Ithaca, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Costello is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices in Ithaca, NY
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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 Ithaca 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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