Atty. Stephen W. Cogar

Atty. Stephen W. Cogar

Stephen W. Cogar is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, consulting in police practices.

Ravenswood Ravenswood 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Stephen W. Cogar at a glance

Stephen W. Cogar is a civil rights attorney based in Ravenswood, West Virginia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1994). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1993) and Fairmont State College (R.B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Ravenswood, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen W. Cogar is a lawyer practicing civil rights defense, consulting in police practices
  • Stephen received a degree from Fairmont State College in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Stephen practices in Ravenswood, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W. Cogar's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ravenswood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen W. Cogar

Where is Stephen W. Cogar's law office located?
Stephen W. Cogar's law practice is located in Ravenswood, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W. Cogar handle?
Stephen W. Cogar focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Stephen W. Cogar practiced law?
Stephen W. Cogar has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Stephen W. Cogar go to law school?
Stephen W. Cogar earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (R.B.A., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1993
R.B.A.
Fairmont State College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1994

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