Atty. Michael Scott Oppenheimer

Atty. Michael Scott Oppenheimer

Michael Scott Oppenheimer is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 17 years.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Michael Scott Oppenheimer at a glance

Michael Scott Oppenheimer is a criminal defense, tax, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Oppenheimer is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Oppenheimer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Oppenheimer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael Scott Oppenheimer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Michael Scott Oppenheimer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael Scott Oppenheimer's law office located?
Michael Scott Oppenheimer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Oppenheimer handle?
Michael Scott Oppenheimer focuses on criminal defense, tax, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Scott Oppenheimer practiced law?
Michael Scott Oppenheimer has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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