Atty. Richard Ayres Counts

Atty. Richard Ayres Counts

Richard Ayres Counts is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Richard received a B.A. degree from King College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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About Richard Ayres Counts at a glance

Richard Ayres Counts is a criminal defense attorney based in Hazard, Kentucky. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991), Tennessee (1992), and Kentucky (1993). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1991) and King College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Hazard, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Ayres Counts is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from King College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices in Hazard, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Ayres Counts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Ayres Counts 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 Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hazard are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Richard Ayres Counts's law office located?
Richard Ayres Counts's law practice is located in Hazard, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Ayres Counts handle?
Richard Ayres Counts focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Richard Ayres Counts practiced law?
Richard Ayres Counts has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard Ayres Counts go to law school?
Richard Ayres Counts earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1991
B.A.
King College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 1992
Kentucky
Admitted: 1993

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