Atty. Richard David Willstatter

Atty. Richard David Willstatter

Richard D. Willstatter is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who emphasizes his ability to prepare and research your defense more thoroughly than his adversaries will pursue the prosecution....

White Plains White Plains 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Richard David Willstatter is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Green & Willstatter. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1981). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Dickinson College (B.A. Political, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County Bar Association New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Richard David Willstatter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard David Willstatter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 White Plains 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 Richard David Willstatter's law office located?
Richard David Willstatter's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Green & Willstatter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard David Willstatter handle?
Richard David Willstatter focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard David Willstatter practiced law?
Richard David Willstatter has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard David Willstatter go to law school?
Richard David Willstatter earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Political, 1977).
How can I contact Richard David Willstatter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard David Willstatter received?
Richard David Willstatter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1980
B.A. Political
Dickinson College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1981

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