Atty. Robert S. List
Robert S. List is a lawyer practicing criminal law, government law.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Robert S. List at a Glance
Robert S. List is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Robert S. List Attorney at Law. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1983) and Long Island University (B.A., 1976). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert S. List
- Robert S. List is a lawyer practicing criminal law, government law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Robert practices at Robert S. List Attorney at Law in New York, NY
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Robert S. List's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert S. List handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert S. List
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert S. List's practice in the field of criminal defense and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert S. List brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and government, Robert S. List can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert S. List attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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