Atty. William M Porter

Atty. William M Porter

William M Porter is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law. William received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Trenton Trenton 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About William M Porter at a glance

William M Porter is a Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Trenton, New Jersey. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1991), New Jersey (1992), New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S., 1987). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William M Porter is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law
  • William received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices in Trenton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William M Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is William M Porter's law office located?
William M Porter's law practice is located in Trenton, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M Porter handle?
William M Porter focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William M Porter practiced law?
William M Porter has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William M Porter go to law school?
William M Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S.F.S., 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 1991
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- 1987

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994

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