Atty. Tracey Joy Coates

Atty. Tracey Joy Coates

Tracey Joy Coates is a lawyer practicing family law, litigation. Tracey received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Tracey Joy Coates at a glance

Tracey Joy Coates is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cipriani Werner P C. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2006) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Smith College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tracey Joy Coates is a lawyer practicing family law, litigation
  • Tracey received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Tracey practices at Cipriani & Werner P.C. in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Tracey Joy Coates's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tracey Joy Coates

Where is Tracey Joy Coates's law office located?
Tracey Joy Coates's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cipriani Werner P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tracey Joy Coates handle?
Tracey Joy Coates focuses on family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Tracey Joy Coates practiced law?
Tracey Joy Coates has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Tracey Joy Coates go to law school?
Tracey Joy Coates earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Tracey Joy Coates for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Smith College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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