Atty. William P Cunningham
William P Cunningham is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, municipal court law and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Brick, NJ · 51+ Years Experience
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About William P Cunningham at a Glance
William P Cunningham is a Partner based in Brick, New Jersey, practicing at Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham and Turnbach. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1975), U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey (J.D., 1975) and Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA B.S. Business/Marketing Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA B.S. Minor: Mathematics Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA B.S. dea (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Brick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William P Cunningham
- William P Cunningham is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, municipal court law and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA, and has been licensed for 51 years
- William practices at Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham and Turnbach in Brick, NJ
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Criminal Defense in Brick
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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 Brick 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 venue, 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.
Brick Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Brick Choose William P Cunningham
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 William P Cunningham's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William P Cunningham brings 51+ 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, U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, and U.S. Supreme Court, William P Cunningham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means William P Cunningham's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Brick
A Brick-based practice means William P Cunningham 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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