Atty. Sheldon Leibenstern

Atty. Sheldon Leibenstern

Sheldon Leibenstern is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, criminal defense. Sheldon received a degree from Syracuse University College of Law, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Sheldon Leibenstern at a glance

Sheldon Leibenstern is a personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheldon Leibenstern is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, criminal defense
  • Sheldon received a degree from Syracuse University College of Law, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Sheldon practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon Leibenstern's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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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Sheldon Leibenstern's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Sheldon Leibenstern focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sheldon Leibenstern practiced law?
Sheldon Leibenstern has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Education

Syracuse University College of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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