Atty. Claude Stuart Whitehead III

Atty. Claude Stuart Whitehead III

Claude Stuart Whitehead III is a lawyer practicing speeding & traffic ticket, criminal defense, personal injury. Claude received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Richmond Richmond 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Claude Stuart Whitehead III at a glance

Claude Stuart Whitehead III is a personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1993) and University of Richmond B.S. (—). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Claude Stuart Whitehead III is a lawyer practicing speeding & traffic ticket, criminal defense, personal injury
  • Claude received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Claude practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Claude Stuart Whitehead III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Claude Stuart Whitehead III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Claude Stuart Whitehead III is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Traffic Violations

Claude Stuart Whitehead III is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic 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 Richmond 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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Common questions about Claude Stuart Whitehead III

Where is Claude Stuart Whitehead III's law office located?
Claude Stuart Whitehead III's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claude Stuart Whitehead III handle?
Claude Stuart Whitehead III focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Claude Stuart Whitehead III practiced law?
Claude Stuart Whitehead III has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Claude Stuart Whitehead III go to law school?
Claude Stuart Whitehead III earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1993
University of Richmond B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1993

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