Atty. Olivia Sohmer

Atty. Olivia Sohmer

Olivia Sohmer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. Olivia received a B.A. degree from Queens College of City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Olivia Sohmer at a glance

Olivia Sohmer is a Co. Dist. Atty.'s Off. based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1986) and Queens College of City University of New York (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Olivia Sohmer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • Olivia received a B.A. degree from Queens College of City University of New York in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Olivia practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Olivia Sohmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Olivia Sohmer 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 York

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

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Where is Olivia Sohmer's law office located?
Olivia Sohmer's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Olivia Sohmer handle?
Olivia Sohmer focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Olivia Sohmer practiced law?
Olivia Sohmer has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Olivia Sohmer go to law school?
Olivia Sohmer earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1986
B.A.
Queens College of City University of New York
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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