Atty. Tenley Stephenson

Atty. Tenley Stephenson

Tenley Stephenson is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Tenley received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Somerville Somerville 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Tenley Stephenson at a glance

Tenley Stephenson is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in Somerville, Massachusetts. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1997) and Harvard College (A.B., 1991). Serands clients in Somerville, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tenley Stephenson is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Tenley received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Tenley practices in Somerville, MA

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Tenley Stephenson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is Tenley Stephenson's law office located?
Tenley Stephenson's law practice is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tenley Stephenson handle?
Tenley Stephenson focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Tenley Stephenson practiced law?
Tenley Stephenson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Tenley Stephenson go to law school?
Tenley Stephenson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1997
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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