I was charged in another state. Do I need a lawyer in that state, or where I live?

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Hripsime Bagdasaryan

Criminal Law · Glendale, California, USA · Answered 6 months ago

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Yes! Every attorney is licensed to practice law in their specific state. So, wherever you are charged with the crime, you need an attorney licensed to practice law in that state. For example- crime is charged in Nevada, the attorney needs to be licensed in Nevada.

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