Atty. Peter L. Cedeño
Attorney Peter L. Cedeño's unfailing dedication to clients and unparalleled work ethic have led to outstanding results for families in difficult situations.
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Peter L. Cedeño is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cedeño Law Group, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Scranton (B.S. Political, 1990). Active member of New York State Bar Association-Family Law Section Executive Committee, New York City Bar Matrimonial Law Committee. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Peter L. Cedeño's unfailing dedication to clients and unparalleled work ethic have led to outstanding results for families in difficult situations
- Mr. Cedeño's history of excellence has been recognized by the people he has helped, as well as by trusted legal organizations
- Along with being selected annually to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list since 2016, he has a perfect Avvo rating of 10.0 Superb due to his service, experience, and strong ethics
- Mr. Cedeño started out as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office, where he gained valuable experience as a prosecutor
- There, he handled a wide range of cases involving everything from minor criminal violations to felonies
- Just a few years later, he began his practice as a divorce and family lawyer
- For the more than 25 years, Mr. Cedeño's private practice has centered on matrimonial and family law matters, where he is trusted by clients and peers alike
- Handling everything from high net-worth divorces to amicable, uncontested separations
- Mr. Cedeño has successfully represented New Yorkers who have faced a wide array of criminal charges
- Mr. Cedeño's unwavering commitment to clients has led to many favorable resolutions
- He has even been asked by the New York State Bar Association to provide lectures on divorce and family law issues
- If you need counsel or representation for a divorce action or family law matter, you can rely on him
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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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