Atty. Paul A. Defonzo

Atty. Paul A. Defonzo

Paul A. Defonzo is a lawyer practicing immigration & nationality, real estate, matrimonial law.

Seattle Seattle 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Paul A. Defonzo at a glance

Paul A. Defonzo is a family law, immigration, and real estate attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1981) and Fordham University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul A. Defonzo is a lawyer practicing immigration & nationality, real estate, matrimonial law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Paul practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. Defonzo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. Defonzo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul A. Defonzo

Where is Paul A. Defonzo's law office located?
Paul A. Defonzo's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. Defonzo handle?
Paul A. Defonzo focuses on family law, immigration, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Paul A. Defonzo practiced law?
Paul A. Defonzo has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Paul A. Defonzo go to law school?
Paul A. Defonzo earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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