Atty. James Robert Cooke, Jr.

Atty. James Robert Cooke, Jr.

James Robert Cooke, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, estate planning and 14 other areas of law. James received a International Law Certificate degree from Colegio de Mayor, Madrid, Spain in 1992, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Robert Cooke, Jr. at a glance

James Robert Cooke, Jr. is a Senior Attorney based in Glen Allen, Virginia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, drug crimes, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1996). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1994) and Colegio de Mayor, Madrid, Spain (International Law, 1992). Serands clients in Glen Allen, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Robert Cooke, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, estate planning and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a International Law Certificate degree from Colegio de Mayor, Madrid, Spain in 1992, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in Glen Allen, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Cooke, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

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

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Wills

James Robert Cooke, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Robert Cooke, Jr. is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Drug Crimes

James Robert Cooke, Jr. is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Virginia →

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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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 Glen Allen 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 James Robert Cooke, Jr.

Where is James Robert Cooke, Jr.'s law office located?
James Robert Cooke, Jr.'s law practice is located in Glen Allen, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Cooke, Jr. handle?
James Robert Cooke, Jr. focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, drug crimes, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Robert Cooke, Jr. practiced law?
James Robert Cooke, Jr. has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Robert Cooke, Jr. go to law school?
James Robert Cooke, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (International Law, 1992).
How can I contact James Robert Cooke, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1994
International Law
Colegio de Mayor, Madrid, Spain
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1996

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