Atty. Oren Root
Oren Root is a lawyer practicing criminal law, immigration law. Oren received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Oren Root at a Glance
Oren Root is an Attorney based in New York, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1973) and Columbia University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Oren Root
- Oren Root is a lawyer practicing criminal law, immigration law
- Oren received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Oren practices in New York, NY
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Oren Root's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Oren Root handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Immigration Law in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Oren Root
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Oren Root's practice in the field of criminal defense and immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Oren Root brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Oren Root can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and immigration, Oren Root can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Oren Root attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Oren Root Handles in New York
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