Av. Richard Levitt
Richard W. Levitt is an acclaimed criminal defense lawyer with a national reputation for excellence, whose practice has spanned more than four decades.
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About Richard Levitt at a glance
Richard Levitt is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Levitt & Kaizer, Attorneys at Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), New York (1979), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at New York University LL.M. Tax University of Miami (J.D., 1977) and State University of New York at Binghamton B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard W. Levitt is an acclaimed criminal defense lawyer with a national reputation for excellence, whose practice has spanned more than four decades
- Focusing on trial and appellate advocacy and post-conviction relief, he is also the author of numerous articles on criminal law-related topics, and lectures frequently for several organizations
- Richard's wide-ranging practice includes the defense of individuals charged with political corruption, RICO, money laundering, capital crimes, drug distribution, fraud, tax evasion and other offenses
- He is a past board member of the New York Criminal Bar Association and a past honoree of that organization, as well as a Life Member of the NACDL
- Richard is also the creator of the nationally-renowned judge-rating site, The Robing Room (www.therobingroom.com)
- He is the author of the 1500-page Second Circuit Criminal Law Sourcebook (North Law Publishers 2021)
- Richard received his J.D. from the University of Miami and his LL.M. from New York University
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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 New York 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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