Atty. Warren S. Hecht
Admitted:1986, New York, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1988, U.S.
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Warren S. Hecht is a Principal based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Warren S. Hecht. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), New Jersey (1986), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at Yeshiva University (J.D., 1986) and Yeshiva University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Queens County (Vice-Chair, Appellate Practice Committee) and New York State (Member, Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction) Bar Associations and Vice President Brandeis Association. Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Admitted:1986, New York, New Jersey and U.S
- District Court, District of New Jersey
- 1988, U.S
- District Court, Eastern District of New York
- 1994, U.S
- District Court, Southern District of New York
- 1995, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- 1996, U.S
- Supreme Court
- 2008, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Over 200 reported Appellate Court decisions
- Referee, Supreme Court
- Civil Court, Small Claims Court Arbitrator
Speaker
- "Differences in Procedure Between Civil and Criminal Appeals," New York State Bar Association, November, 2005 and 2007, 2009, 2011
- President Queens Jewish Community Council, Board Member, Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
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Warren S. Hecht is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →
Warren S. Hecht is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
Warren S. Hecht is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
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.
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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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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 Forest Hills 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 andnue, 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.
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