Atty. Cheryl V. Higgins
Cheryl V. Higgins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil litigation, family law and 5 other areas of law.
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About Cheryl V. Higgins at a glance
Cheryl V. Higgins is a Presiding J. & Chf. J. based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1986). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1986) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cheryl V. Higgins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil litigation, family law and 5 other areas of law
- Cheryl V. received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Cheryl V. practices in Charlottesville, VA
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Cheryl V. Higgins's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Cheryl V. Higgins is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
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Cheryl V. Higgins is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Virginia →
Cheryl V. Higgins is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.
Cheryl V. Higgins is one of 214,271 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.
Cheryl V. Higgins is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
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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