Atty. Michael J. Novara
Michael J. Novara is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, criminal defense.
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Michael J. Novara is an Asst. Fed. Pub. Def. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1989), Pennsylvania (1992), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1987) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Novara is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, criminal defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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