Atty. Philip J. Velez
Philip J. Velez is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.
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Philip J. Velez is a divorce, asylum, criminal defense, and immigration attorney based in Elmhurst, New York. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in New York (2014). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (JD, 2013) and Hofstra Univ. School of Law (—). Serands clients in Elmhurst, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip J. Velez is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Philip received a degree from Hofstra Univ
- School of Law, and has been licensed for 12 years
- Philip practices in Elmhurst, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip J. Velez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Philip J. Velez is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Philip J. Velez is one of 1,790 asylum attorneys indexed nationally. Browse asylum attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Philip J. Velez is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Philip J. Velez is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in New York →
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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 Elmhurst 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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