Atty. Mignon Devens

Atty. Mignon Devens

Mignon Devens is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Mignon received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Jersey City Jersey City 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Mignon Devens at a glance

Mignon Devens is an Asst. Dep. Pub. Def. based in Jersey City, New Jersey. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), District of Columbia (1991), Colorado (1992), and Minnesota (1992). Educated at University of Minnesota at Minneapolis (J.D., 1990) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mignon Devens is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Mignon received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Mignon practices in Jersey City, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Mignon Devens's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Mignon Devens's law office located?
Mignon Devens's law practice is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mignon Devens handle?
Mignon Devens focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Mignon Devens practiced law?
Mignon Devens has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Mignon Devens go to law school?
Mignon Devens earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota at Minneapolis
- 1990
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1992
Minnesota
Admitted: 1992

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