Atty. Peter Benjamin Axelrod

Atty. Peter Benjamin Axelrod

Mr. Peter Benjamin Axelrod is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (332) 252-0385 Book Appointment

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About Peter Benjamin Axelrod at a glance

Peter Benjamin Axelrod is an U.S. Attys. Off. based in New York, New York. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1997), New York (2020), and District of Columbia (2020). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1997) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Peter Benjamin Axelrod is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Benjamin Axelrod's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Benjamin Axelrod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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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Where is Peter Benjamin Axelrod's law office located?
Peter Benjamin Axelrod's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Benjamin Axelrod handle?
Peter Benjamin Axelrod focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Benjamin Axelrod practiced law?
Peter Benjamin Axelrod has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peter Benjamin Axelrod go to law school?
Peter Benjamin Axelrod earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 2020
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2020

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