##  [Practice of Law](/practice-law) 

  ##  [Practice of Law](https://law.quantumdictionary.io/practice-law-0) 

  

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**Law & Governance Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The practice of law is the jurisdiction-defined activity of exercising professional legal judgment for another person or entity by applying legal principles to that person’s particular circumstances or objectives.



 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Practice of Law](https://criminal.quantumdictionary.io/practice-law-1) 

  

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**Criminal Law Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The practice of law in criminal law is the jurisdiction-authorized exercise of professional legal judgment in relation to investigation, charging, defense, prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, appeal, or post-conviction consequences arising from an alleged offense.



 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Practice of Law](https://civil.quantumdictionary.io/practice-law-2) 

  

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**Civil Law Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The practice of law in civil law is the jurisdiction-authorized exercise of professional legal judgment to define, preserve, contest, resolve, or enforce noncriminal rights, duties, liabilities, and remedies for a person or organization.



 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Practice of Law](https://family.quantumdictionary.io/practice-law-3) 

  

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**Family Law Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The practice of law in family law is the jurisdiction-authorized exercise of professional legal judgment concerning family status, relationships, caregiving, safety, support, and property.



 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Practice of Law](https://immigration.quantumdictionary.io/practice-law-4) 

  

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**Immigration Law Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The practice of law in immigration law is the exercise of professional legal judgment, by a person authorized under the governing system, concerning admission, entry, presence, status, permission to work or travel, family or employment sponsorship, humanitarian protection, detention, removal, naturalization, nationality, or related review.