Atty. John D. Mayoras

Atty. John D. Mayoras

John is an experienced criminal defense attorney. For over 15 years he has worked in the Central and Northern Virginia Courts.

Fredericksburg Fredericksburg 23 J. Erfahrung 23 year
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About John D. Mayoras at a glance

John D. Mayoras is an Attorney based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, practicing at John D. Mayoras, Attorney at Law, PLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School (J.D., 2003) and University of Michigan (B.A. English, 2000). Serands clients in Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John is an experienced criminal defense attorney
  • For over 15 years he has worked in the Central and Northern Virginia Courts
  • John graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English before attending law school at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  • John was still a student when he tried his first case as a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic
  • He also worked to free the wrongly convicted, working with the Innocence Project
  • John gained invaluable experience as a research assistant for a member of the law school's faculty and as an intern for the North Carolina's Office of the Attorney General
  • John has always practiced criminal defense
  • He began his career at the Office of Public Defender in Fredericksburg, where he quickly rose in rank
  • As a Senior Public Defender, he tried cases in numerous jurisdictions and, above his own caseload, was frequently in court lending his experience to newer public defenders as they tried their first cases to jury
  • As a testament to the reputation he has gained and the demand for his services, John entered private practice in the firm of Spencer, Mayoras, Koch, Cornick, & Meyer, PLC in 2009
  • In January, 2016 John decided to start a new adventure and opened, John D. Mayoras, Attorney at Law, PLC
  • As always he devotes himself to representing those people accused of crimes ranging from traffic matters to violent felonies and has fought theses battles all the way to the Supreme Court of Virginia
  • AWARDS – - The American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the State of Virginia – 2017 - Silver Client Champion Award – 2018 Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Mayoras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Mayoras handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Juvenile Law

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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 Fredericksburg 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 John D. Mayoras

Where is John D. Mayoras's law office located?
John D. Mayoras's law practice is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The firm is John D. Mayoras, Attorney at Law, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Mayoras handle?
John D. Mayoras focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John D. Mayoras practiced law?
John D. Mayoras has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John D. Mayoras go to law school?
John D. Mayoras earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. English, 2000).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School
- 2003
B.A. English
University of Michigan
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2003

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