Atty. Terry Paul McCormick

Atty. Terry Paul McCormick

TERRY MCCORMICKI graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1993. After graduation, I workedfor AT&T Universal Card Services in the legal department in Jacksonville, Florida.

Astoria Astoria 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry Paul McCormick at a glance

Terry Paul McCormick is a Member based in Astoria, Oregon, practicing at The McCormick Law Firm. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994), Georgia (1999), and Oregon (2007). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1993). Serands clients in Astoria, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • TERRY MCCORMICKI graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1993
  • After graduation, I workedfor AT&T Universal Card Services in the legal department in Jacksonville, Florida
  • My primaryresponsibility was drafting and negotiating contracts with companies such as Microsoft and LucentTechnologies
  • I then worked an Assistant State Attorney in Sarasota, FL from 1997-2002
  • As aprosecutor, I took over one hundred cases to a jury verdict, including DUIs, domestic violence,misdemeanors, and felonies.I started my own legal practice in Sarasota after my time as a prosecutor
  • My practice wasdivided between criminal and family law
  • I defended many people accused of crimes such as DUI,domestic violence, possession or sale of controlled substances, assault, and various other misdemeanorsand felonies
  • As a family law practitioner, I worked on divorce matters, legal separations, pre-nuptialagreements, modification of judgments, and matters related to restraining orders.I moved with my wife and child to Astoria in late 2007 and continue to practice both criminaland family law
  • I believe it is important to take each case individually and to treat my clients withrespect
  • I continue to represent people accused of crimes, including DUII
  • Family law continues to bean essential part of my practice, including divorce, separation, modifications, restraining and stalkingorders

Practice Areas Explained

Terry Paul McCormick's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Where is Terry Paul McCormick's law office located?
Terry Paul McCormick's law practice is located in Astoria, Oregon. The firm is The McCormick Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry Paul McCormick handle?
Terry Paul McCormick focuses on divorce, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Terry Paul McCormick practiced law?
Terry Paul McCormick has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Terry Paul McCormick go to law school?
Terry Paul McCormick earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 1999
Oregon
Admitted: 2007

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