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About J. Michael Sharman at a glance
J. Michael Sharman is a divorce, family law, dv defense, civil rights, and government attorney based in Culpeper, Virginia. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (inactive) (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1983), District of Columbia (1988), and Virginia (1989). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1983) and Mary Washington College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Culpeper, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Michael Sharman is a lawyer practicing first amendment, administrative law, domestic violence and 2 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Mary Washington College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- J. practices in Culpeper, VA
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J. Michael Sharman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Michael Sharman 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.
J. Michael Sharman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J. Michael Sharman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
J. Michael Sharman is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
J. Michael Sharman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
J. Michael Sharman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
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 Culpeper 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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