Atty. Michael J. Wetzel
Michael J. Wetzel is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, aboriginal law.
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Michael J. Wetzel is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Newfoundland (1994) and Nova Scotia (1995). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B, 1996). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Wetzel is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, aboriginal law
- Michael J. received a degree from Dalhousie University in 1996, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Michael J. practices in Columbus, OH
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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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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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