Atty. Patrick M Durning
Patrick M Durning is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, criminal law, child support. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Child Support & More Attorney · Serving Freehold, NJ · 45+ Years Experience
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Patrick M Durning is a Member based in Freehold, New Jersey, practicing at Patrick M. Durning. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1980) and Bates College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Freehold, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick M Durning
- Patrick M Durning is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, criminal law, child support
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Patrick practices at Patrick M. Durning in Freehold, NJ
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Patrick M Durning's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick M Durning handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Freehold.
Criminal Defense in Freehold
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Family Law in Freehold
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Child Support in Freehold
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Freehold
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 Freehold 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 venue, 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.
Freehold Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Freehold-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 Freehold Choose Patrick M Durning
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 Patrick M Durning's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick M Durning brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and child support, Patrick M Durning can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Freehold
A Freehold-based practice means Patrick M Durning 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 Patrick M Durning Handles in Freehold
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