Atty. William John Galvin

Atty. William John Galvin

William John Galvin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, expungement and 12 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 28 years.

Ghent Ghent 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (838) 221-4881 Book Appointment

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About William John Galvin at a glance

William John Galvin is a dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and child support attorney based in Ghent, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1998). Serands clients in Ghent, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William John Galvin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, expungement and 12 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices in Ghent, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William John Galvin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Galvin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Child Support

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Ghent 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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Where is William John Galvin's law office located?
William John Galvin's law practice is located in Ghent, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Galvin handle?
William John Galvin focuses on dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, family law, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William John Galvin practiced law?
William John Galvin has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William John Galvin go to law school?
William John Galvin earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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