Atty. Robert James Walerstein

Atty. Robert James Walerstein

Robert James Walerstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Robert received a B.S. degree from St.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Robert James Walerstein at a glance

Robert James Walerstein is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practforg at Robert J. Walerstein. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1987) and St. Francis College (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert James Walerstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from St. Francis College in 1982, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Robert practices at Robert J. Walerstein in Brooklyn, NY

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Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Brooklyn 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 substantiand 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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Robert James Walerstein's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is Robert J. Walerstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Robert James Walerstein has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Robert James Walerstein earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1987
B.S.
St. Francis College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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