Atty. Chester Leonard Smith
Chester Leonard Smith is a lawyer practicing immigration, divorce, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Chester received a B.A. degree from North Carolina Central University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Chester Leonard Smith is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Chester L. Smith. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, immigration, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979) and Virginia (1983). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1978) and North Carolina Central University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chester Leonard Smith is a lawyer practicing immigration, divorce, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Chester received a B.A. degree from North Carolina Central University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Chester practices at Chester L. Smith in Virginia Beach, VA
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Chester Leonard Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chester Leonard 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.
Chester Leonard 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.
Chester Leonard Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Chester Leonard Smith is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Virginia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Chester Leonard Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Virginia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Chester Leonard Smith is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Virginia Beach 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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