Atty. Heather R. Howard

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.

Abingdon Abingdon 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather R. Howard at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Heather R. Howard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather R. Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Wrongful Death

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather R. Howard

Where is Heather R. Howard's law office located?
Heather R. Howard's law practice is located in Abingdon, Virginia. The firm is Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather R. Howard handle?
Heather R. Howard focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Heather R. Howard practiced law?
Heather R. Howard has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Heather R. Howard go to law school?
Heather R. Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact Heather R. Howard for a consultation?
You can contact Heather R. Howard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Heather R. Howard received?
Heather R. Howard's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Custody Divorce Personal Injury Accidents Adoptions Appeals Assault And Battery Automobile Accidents Automobile Negligence Bicycle Accidents Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Bribery Catastrophic Injury Child Abduction Child Abuse and Neglect Child Support Civil Forfeiture Cohabitation Agreements Commercial Vehicle Liability Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Dog Bites Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Torts Domestic Violence Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electrical Injury Electronic Surveillance Equitable Distribution Expungements Extortion Extradition Family Law Felonies Felony And Misdemeanor Forgery Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights Head Injury Hit And Run Homicide Independent Adoptions Interstate Adoptions Interstate Child Custody Interstate Support Juvenile Criminal Defense Juvenile Criminal Law Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Dependency Juvenile Law Legal Separation Mail Fraud Manslaughter Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Law Misdemeanors Money Laundering Motor Vehicle Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Murder Name Changes No Fault Divorce Parental Kidnapping Parental Rights Parole and Probation Paternity Pedestrian Injuries Post Nuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Private Adoptions Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Same Sex Marriage School Bus Accidents Search And Seizure Severe Burns Sex Crimes Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Shoplifting Slip and Fall Social Security Spinal Injury Spousal Support Stalking Step Parent Adoptions Theft Third Party Custody Tourist Injuries Traffic Violations Traumatic Brain Injury Uncontested Divorce Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Visitation Rights Weapons Charges Whiplash Wire Fraud Wiretapping Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
Colorado State University
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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