Atty. Rafael Penate
Rafael Penate is a lawyer practicing international law, criminal defense, power of attorney and 4 other areas of law. Rafael received a degree from University of El Salvador in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Rafael Penate is a divorce, criminal defense, immigration, poa, and international attorney based in Brentwood, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in El Salvador (1976), New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1992), and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (Juris Doctorate, 1992) and University of El Salvador (P.H.D., 1976). Serands clients in Brentwood, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rafael Penate is a lawyer practicing international law, criminal defense, power of attorney and 4 other areas of law
- Rafael received a degree from University of El Salvador in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Rafael practices in Brentwood, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Rafael Penate's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rafael Penate 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.
Rafael Penate is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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.
Rafael Penate is one of 214,271 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.
Rafael Penate is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in New York →
Rafael Penate is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Rafael Penate is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Brentwood 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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