Atty. James Fred Sumpter
James Fred Sumpter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, driving while intoxicated, felonies and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from South Carolina State College in 1967, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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James Fred Sumpter is a Member based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at James F. Sumpter, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1992) and South Carolina State College (B.A. Virginia, 1967). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Virginia State Bar Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Old Dominion Bar Association Richmond Criminal Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Fred Sumpter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, driving while intoxicated, felonies and 15 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from South Carolina State College in 1967, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at James F. Sumpter, P.C. in Richmond, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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James Fred Sumpter is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Virginia →
James Fred Sumpter is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Virginia →
James Fred Sumpter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.
James Fred Sumpter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Richmond 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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