Atty. Stephen Patrick Dent

Atty. Stephen Patrick Dent

Stephen Patrick Dent is a lawyer practicing employment/labor, litigation/defense, securities law and 1 other area of law. Stephen has been licensed for 12 years.

Washington Washington 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (443) 909-4791

Profile Summary

About Stephen Patrick Dent at a glance

Stephen Patrick Dent is a criminal defense, employment, securities, litigation, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2014) and District of Columbia (2016). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Patrick Dent is a lawyer practicing employment/labor, litigation/defense, securities law and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen has been licensed for 12 years
  • Stephen practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Patrick Dent's Areas of Practice

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

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Patrick Dent is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

Stephen Patrick Dent is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Patrick Dent is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen Patrick Dent is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Patrick Dent

Where is Stephen Patrick Dent's law office located?
Stephen Patrick Dent's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Patrick Dent handle?
Stephen Patrick Dent focuses on criminal defense, employment, securities, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen Patrick Dent practiced law?
Stephen Patrick Dent has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
How can I contact Stephen Patrick Dent for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2014
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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