Atty. Christopher James Smith
Christopher James Smith is a lawyer practicing alimony, annulment, divorce and 22 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Christopher James Smith is a Managing Partner based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith, PC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Family Law Section, Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher James Smith is a lawyer practicing alimony, annulment, divorce and 22 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Christopher practices at Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith, PC in Charlottesville, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher James Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Christopher James Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher James Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher James Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Christopher James Smith is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlottesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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