Atty. Stephen Michael Leonardo
Stephen Michael Leonardo is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil practice, criminal law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from St.
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Stephen Michael Leonardo is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Rochester, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1984) and St. John Fisher College (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Michael Leonardo is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil practice, criminal law
- Stephen received a B.S. degree from St. John Fisher College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Stephen practices in Rochester, 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 Rochester 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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