Atty. John Gregory Lafratta

Atty. John Gregory Lafratta

John Gregory Lafratta is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal law, traffic violations and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Richmond Richmond 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Gregory Lafratta at a glance

John Gregory Lafratta is a divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994). Educated at T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1992) and North Carolina State University (B.A. University, 1982). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Gregory Lafratta is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal law, traffic violations and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Gregory Lafratta's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Gregory Lafratta 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.

John Gregory Lafratta is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Gregory Lafratta is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

John Gregory Lafratta is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Gregory Lafratta is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

John Gregory Lafratta is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Gregory Lafratta

Where is John Gregory Lafratta's law office located?
John Gregory Lafratta's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gregory Lafratta handle?
John Gregory Lafratta focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Gregory Lafratta practiced law?
John Gregory Lafratta has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Gregory Lafratta go to law school?
John Gregory Lafratta earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. University, 1982).
How can I contact John Gregory Lafratta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
- 1992
B.A. University
North Carolina State University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1994

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