Atty. Walter Patrick Jones
Walter Patrick Jones is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights. Walter received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Walter Patrick Jones at a Glance
Walter Patrick Jones is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney based in New York, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987) and New York (1988). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Walter Patrick Jones
- Walter Patrick Jones is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights
- Walter received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Walter practices in New York, NY
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Walter Patrick Jones's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Patrick Jones handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Walter Patrick Jones
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Walter Patrick Jones's practice in the field of criminal defense and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Walter Patrick Jones brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Walter Patrick Jones can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and civil rights, Walter Patrick Jones can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Walter Patrick Jones attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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