Atty. Dwight Edward Compton
Dwight Edward Compton is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce and custody, real estate and 9 other areas of law. Dwight received a B.A. degree from Elon College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Dwight Edward Compton is a Member based in Hillsville, Virginia, practicing at Cooley & Compton. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1978) and Virginia (1979). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1978) and Elon College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina State Bar Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Hillsville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dwight Edward Compton is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce and custody, real estate and 9 other areas of law
- Dwight received a B.A. degree from Elon College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Dwight practices at Cooley & Compton in Hillsville, VA
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Dwight Edward Compton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwight Edward Compton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Dwight Edward Compton is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
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Dwight Edward Compton is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi 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.
Dwight Edward Compton 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.
Dwight Edward Compton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Dwight Edward Compton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Hillsville 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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