Atty. Paul D. Nelson
Paul D. Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil trials, criminal law.
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Paul D. Nelson is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Media, Pennsylvania. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1982). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1970) and Villanova University (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in Media, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul D. Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil trials, criminal law
- Paul received a A.B. degree from Villanova University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Paul practices in Media, PA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Media are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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