Atty. Heather R. Howard
Southwest VA Legal Aid, Castlewood, VA - 2001-2003; Central VA Legal Aid, Charlottesville, VA - 2003-2004; Office of the Public Defender, Richmond, VA - 2004-2005; Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Russell County - 2005-2006; Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Washington County - 2006-2011; I.O.O.F., Abingdon United Methodist Church.
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Heather R. Howard is an Attorney based in Abingdon, Virginia, practicing at Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2002). Educated at Colorado State University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Abingdon, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Southwest VA Legal Aid, Castlewood, VA - 2001-2003
- Central VA Legal Aid, Charlottesville, VA - 2003-2004
- Office of the Public Defender, Richmond, VA - 2004-2005
- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Russell County - 2005-2006
- Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Washington County - 2006-2011
- I.O.O.F., Abingdon United Methodist Church
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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 Abingdon 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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