Atty. Nicholas Sylvia
Nicholas Sylvia is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, criminal defense, child custody and 3 other areas of law. Nicholas has been licensed for 10 years.
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Nicholas Sylvia is a divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and poa attorney based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2016). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Nicholas Sylvia is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, criminal defense, child custody and 3 other areas of law
- Nicholas has been licensed for 10 years
- Nicholas practices in New Bedford, MA
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Nicholas Sylvia's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Sylvia handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Nicholas Sylvia is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Nicholas Sylvia is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Nicholas Sylvia is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Nicholas Sylvia is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Nicholas Sylvia is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Bedford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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