Atty. Christopher Todd Hedrick
Christopher Todd Hedrick is a lawyer practicing military law, elder law, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Guilford College in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Virginia Beach, VA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Todd Hedrick at a Glance
Christopher Todd Hedrick is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at The Dickerson & Smith Law Group. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Guilford College (B.S. Business, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Virginia State Bar American Bar Association. Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Todd Hedrick
- Christopher Todd Hedrick is a lawyer practicing military law, elder law, criminal defense and 8 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from Guilford College in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Christopher practices at The Dickerson & Smith Law Group in Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Todd Hedrick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Todd Hedrick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Virginia Beach.
Divorce in Virginia Beach
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Virginia Beach
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Child Custody & Visitation in Virginia Beach
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Criminal Defense in Virginia Beach
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Virginia Beach
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Virginia Beach
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 venue, 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.
Virginia Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Virginia Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Virginia Beach Choose Christopher Todd Hedrick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Todd Hedrick's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Todd Hedrick brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and child custody, Christopher Todd Hedrick can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach-based practice means Christopher Todd Hedrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher Todd Hedrick Handles in Virginia Beach
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