Atty. Paul A. Defonzo
Paul A. Defonzo is a lawyer practicing immigration & nationality, real estate, matrimonial law.
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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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- 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
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Paul A. Defonzo is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Paul A. Defonzo is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Washington →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Paul A. Defonzo is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
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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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