Atty. James Allen Steele

Atty. James Allen Steele

Mr. James Allen Steele is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wills & living wills, landlord & tenant and 5 other areas of law.

Roanoke Roanoke 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (540) 581-8892 Book Appointment

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About James Allen Steele at a glance

James Allen Steele is a criminal defense, family law, business, poa, and traffic attorney based in Roanoke, Virginia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2007), New York (2009), and Virginia (2012). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (JD, 2007). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Allen Steele is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wills & living wills, landlord & tenant and 5 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Steele's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen Steele handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Power of Attorney

James Allen Steele is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Traffic Violations

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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 Roanoke 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

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Where is James Allen Steele's law office located?
James Allen Steele's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Steele handle?
James Allen Steele focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, poa, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Allen Steele practiced law?
James Allen Steele has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Allen Steele go to law school?
James Allen Steele earned their education at (JD, 2007).
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Education

JD
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2007

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2009
Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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