Atty. Philip J. Velez

Atty. Philip J. Velez

Philip J. Velez is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.

Elmhurst Elmhurst 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Philip J. Velez at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Philip J. Velez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip J. Velez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Asylum & Refugee

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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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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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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 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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Where is Philip J. Velez's law office located?
Philip J. Velez's law practice is located in Elmhurst, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip J. Velez handle?
Philip J. Velez focuses on divorce, asylum, criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Philip J. Velez practiced law?
Philip J. Velez has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Philip J. Velez go to law school?
Philip J. Velez earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
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Education

JD
Hofstra University School of Law
- 2013
Hofstra Univ. School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2014

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