Atty. Peggy Cross-Goldenberg

Atty. Peggy Cross-Goldenberg

Peggy Cross-Goldenberg is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, civil litigation. Peggy received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Peggy Cross-Goldenberg at a glance

Peggy Cross-Goldenberg is a Federal Defenders of NY, Inc. based in New York, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2004), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2004). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2001) and Duke University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peggy Cross-Goldenberg is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, civil litigation
  • Peggy received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Peggy practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peggy Cross-Goldenberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peggy Cross-Goldenberg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peggy Cross-Goldenberg

Where is Peggy Cross-Goldenberg's law office located?
Peggy Cross-Goldenberg's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peggy Cross-Goldenberg handle?
Peggy Cross-Goldenberg focuses on criminal defense, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peggy Cross-Goldenberg practiced law?
Peggy Cross-Goldenberg has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Peggy Cross-Goldenberg go to law school?
Peggy Cross-Goldenberg earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2001
B.A.
Duke University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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