Atty. Thomas J Chaves
Thomas J Chaves is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, divorce. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Thomas J Chaves is a Member based in Somerville, New Jersey, practicing at Thomas J. Chaves, Esq. LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1984), New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, District of (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1989). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1982) and Amherst College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Brooklyn and New York State Bar Associations Hispanic National Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Somerville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J Chaves is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, divorce
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas J. Chaves, Esq. LLC in Somerville, NJ
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Thomas J Chaves is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Jersey →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas J Chaves is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas J Chaves is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey 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 New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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