Atty. Derrick W. Whetzel
Derrick W. Whetzel is a lawyer practicing criminal and traffic defense, divorce and family law, personal injury and wrongful death and 3 other areas of law.
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Derrick W. Whetzel is a formation, divorce, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1998), West Virginia (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia (2000). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Virginia Commonwealth University (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Harrisonburg/Rockingham and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Harrisonburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrick W. Whetzel is a lawyer practicing criminal and traffic defense, divorce and family law, personal injury and wrongful death and 3 other areas of law
- Derrick received a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Derrick practices in Harrisonburg, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrick W. Whetzel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Derrick W. Whetzel is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Derrick W. Whetzel is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Derrick W. Whetzel is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
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.
Derrick W. Whetzel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Derrick W. Whetzel is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Harrisonburg 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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