Lawyer Peter J. Schaffer, graduated from
Western State College of Colorado, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980 University of Denver, J.D., 1986, is now employed by Peter J. Schaffer at
184 East 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451.
While being a member of Bronx County Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers., Peter J. Schaffer is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Peter J. Schaffer as your lawyer, you should consider whether Peter J. Schaffer offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Peter J. Schaffer has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Peter J. Schaffer's office is located at Bronx, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Peter J. Schaffer has been admitted in 1986, Connecticut; 1987, New York; 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. His or her practice areas include Federal Criminal Law; Criminal Law; White Collar Crime; Parole and Probation; Civil Rights; Personal Injury.
Peter J. Schaffer's college and law school education includes Western State College of Colorado, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980, University of Denver, J.D., 1986. Other biographical background includes Order of St. Ives. Editor, Administrative Law Review, 1985-1986. Staff Attorney, New York Legal Aid Society, 1987-1994. Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven, 1995-1996. Guest Commentator: Court TV, 2004-2008; "The Nancy Grace Show" on HLN, 2006—; "In Session" on tru TV, 2008-2009.. You should contact other
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