Atty. John E. Jessee

Atty. John E. Jessee

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Russell County, Virginia, 1998-2001. Registered Real Estate Settlement Agent.

Abingdon Abingdon 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (276) 388-4081

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About John E. Jessee at a glance

John E. Jessee is an Attorney based in Abingdon, Virginia, practicing at Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District o (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996), Tennessee (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1995) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia Bar Association. Serves clients in Abingdon, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Russell County, Virginia, 1998-2001
  • Registered Real Estate Settlement Agent

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Jessee's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family 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 Abingdon 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 venue, 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 E. Jessee

Where is John E. Jessee's law office located?
John E. Jessee's law practice is located in Abingdon, Virginia. The firm is Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Jessee handle?
John E. Jessee focuses on wills, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John E. Jessee practiced law?
John E. Jessee has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John E. Jessee go to law school?
John E. Jessee earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John E. Jessee for a consultation?
You can contact John E. Jessee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John E. Jessee received?
John E. Jessee's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District o
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Tennessee
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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