Atty. Miwa de Silva

Atty. Miwa de Silva

Miwa de Silva is a lawyer practicing advertising, entertainment, immigration law. Miwa received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1996, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Miwa de Silva at a glance

Miwa de Silva is an U.S. Dept. of Homeland Sec. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on immigration and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Miwa de Silva is a lawyer practicing advertising, entertainment, immigration law
  • Miwa received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1996, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Miwa practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Miwa de Silva's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Miwa de Silva

Where is Miwa de Silva's law office located?
Miwa de Silva's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Miwa de Silva handle?
Miwa de Silva focuses on immigration, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Miwa de Silva practiced law?
Miwa de Silva has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Miwa de Silva go to law school?
Miwa de Silva earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Miwa de Silva for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2005
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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