Atty. Douglas Fredericks
Douglas Fredericks is a lawyer practicing general practice, habeas corpus, criminal law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Virginia Beach, VA · 53+ Years Experience
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About Douglas Fredericks at a Glance
Douglas Fredericks is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Douglas Fredericks. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1973) and Cornell University (A.B., 1970). Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Douglas Fredericks
- Douglas Fredericks is a lawyer practicing general practice, habeas corpus, criminal law
- Douglas received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas Fredericks in Virginia Beach, VA
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Criminal Defense in Virginia Beach
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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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Why Clients in Virginia Beach Choose Douglas Fredericks
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 Douglas Fredericks's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Douglas Fredericks brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Douglas Fredericks's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach-based practice means Douglas Fredericks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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