Atty. Stephen M Latimer
Stephen M Latimer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, police misconduct, federal criminal law and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Hackensack, NJ · 58+ Years Experience
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About Stephen M Latimer at a Glance
Stephen M Latimer is a criminal defense, federal crimes, and civil rights attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and New Jersey (1979). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1968) and Tufts University (B.A., 1961). Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen M Latimer
- Stephen M Latimer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, police misconduct, federal criminal law and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Stephen practices in Hackensack, NJ
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Stephen M Latimer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M Latimer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hackensack.
Criminal Defense in Hackensack
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Federal Crimes in Hackensack
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Civil Rights in Hackensack
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hackensack
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hackensack Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hackensack-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 Hackensack Choose Stephen M Latimer
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 Stephen M Latimer's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen M Latimer brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Stephen M Latimer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and civil rights, Stephen M Latimer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hackensack
A Hackensack-based practice means Stephen M Latimer 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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