Atty. Tara Whelan

Atty. Tara Whelan

Tara Whelan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile, white collar crime and 1 other area of law. Tara received a degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Tara Whelan at a glance

Tara Whelan is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of Tara Whelan. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Boston University (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tara Whelan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile, white collar crime and 1 other area of law
  • Tara received a degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Tara practices at Law Office of Tara Whelan in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Tara Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Juvenile Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Tara Whelan's law office located?
Tara Whelan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of Tara Whelan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara Whelan handle?
Tara Whelan focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Tara Whelan practiced law?
Tara Whelan has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Tara Whelan go to law school?
Tara Whelan earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2009
Boston University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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