Atty. William Joseph Hardy

Atty. William Joseph Hardy

William Joseph Hardy is a lawyer practicing federal civil litigation, federal criminal law, white collar criminal defense and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Washington Washington 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About William Joseph Hardy at a glance

William Joseph Hardy is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kleinfeld Kaplan And Becker Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, federal crimes, white collar, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970), District of Columbia (1971), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1970) and Boston College (B.S. Economics, 1965). Active member of American Bar Association (Member: White Collar Crime Committee Litigation Committee) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Hardy is a lawyer practicing federal civil litigation, federal criminal law, white collar criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at Kleinfeld, Kaplan and Becker, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Hardy's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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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 William Joseph Hardy

Where is William Joseph Hardy's law office located?
William Joseph Hardy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kleinfeld Kaplan And Becker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Hardy handle?
William Joseph Hardy focuses on criminal defense, business, federal crimes, white collar, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Joseph Hardy practiced law?
William Joseph Hardy has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William Joseph Hardy go to law school?
William Joseph Hardy earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S. Economics, 1965).
How can I contact William Joseph Hardy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1970
B.S. Economics
Boston College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Fourth and District of Columbia Circuits Supreme Judicial Cou
Admitted: 1997

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