Atty. Denise Malone Rafferty

Atty. Denise Malone Rafferty

Ms. Denise Malone Rafferty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law.

Stafford Stafford 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Denise Malone Rafferty at a glance

Denise Malone Rafferty is a Member based in Stafford, Virginia, practicing at Denise Malone Rafferty, P.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2000) and Virginia (2000). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Stafford, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Denise Malone Rafferty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law
  • Denise received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Denise practices at Denise Malone Rafferty, P.C. in Stafford, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Denise Malone Rafferty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise Malone Rafferty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Family Law

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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 Stafford 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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Where is Denise Malone Rafferty's law office located?
Denise Malone Rafferty's law practice is located in Stafford, Virginia. The firm is Denise Malone Rafferty, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise Malone Rafferty handle?
Denise Malone Rafferty focuses on criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Denise Malone Rafferty practiced law?
Denise Malone Rafferty has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Denise Malone Rafferty go to law school?
Denise Malone Rafferty earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Virginia
Admitted: 2000

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