Atty. Richard Christopher Aitken
Richard Christopher Aitken is a lawyer practicing general practice, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Richard Christopher Aitken is a criminal defense, family law, and insurance attorney based in Melville, New York. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1994). Educated at Touro College (J.D., 1994) and Ohio University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Christopher Aitken is a lawyer practicing general practice, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Richard practices in Melville, NY
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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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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Melville 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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