Atty. Richard J Leon

Atty. Richard J Leon

Richard J Leon is a lawyer. Richard received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Richard J Leon at a glance

Richard J Leon is an U.S. Dist. J. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.M. Suffolk, 1981) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard J Leon is a lawyer
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Richard J Leon's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard J Leon has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
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Richard J Leon earned their education at (LL.M. Suffolk, 1981); (A.B., 1971).
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Education

LL.M. Suffolk
Harvard Law School
- 1981
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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