Atty. Rudy Velez

Atty. Rudy Velez

Rudy Velez is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Rudy received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of Puerto Rico in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Bronx Bronx 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Rudy Velez is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in Bronx, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1984) and Catholic University of Puerto Rico (B.A. Columbia, 1979). Serands clients in Bronx, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rudy Velez is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Rudy received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of Puerto Rico in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Rudy practices in Bronx, NY

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Rudy Velez's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Bronx 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 Rudy Velez's law office located?
Rudy Velez's law practice is located in Bronx, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rudy Velez handle?
Rudy Velez focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Rudy Velez practiced law?
Rudy Velez has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Rudy Velez go to law school?
Rudy Velez earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Columbia, 1979).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1984
B.A. Columbia
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985

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