Atty. Shawn Joseph Chen
Mr. Shawn Joseph Chen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud.
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Shawn Joseph Chen is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen Hamilton Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), New York (1999), and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Shawn Joseph Chen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud
- Shawn received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Shawn practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC
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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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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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