Atty. Sahar Shams
Sahar Shams is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Sahar received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 12 years.
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Sahar Shams is a criminal defense attorney based in Forest Hills, New York. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in New York (2014). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (JD, 2012) and Brooklyn Law School (—). Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sahar Shams is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Sahar received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 12 years
- Sahar practices in Forest Hills, NY
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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 Forest Hills 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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