Atty. John H Schroth

Atty. John H Schroth

John H Schroth is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, personal injury, criminal defense and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Suffolk Suffolk 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Schroth at a glance

John H Schroth is a Member based in Suffolk, Virginia, practicing at Rebecca S. Colaw, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1994), Minnesota (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and Marquette University B.A. History and Psychology Marquette University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Litigation Section) Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Suffolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John H Schroth is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, personal injury, criminal defense and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at Rebecca S. Colaw, P.C. in Suffolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John H Schroth's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John H Schroth 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 H Schroth 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 H Schroth is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

John H Schroth 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 H Schroth 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.

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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 Suffolk 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 H Schroth

Where is John H Schroth's law office located?
John H Schroth's law practice is located in Suffolk, Virginia. The firm is Rebecca S. Colaw, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Schroth handle?
John H Schroth 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 H Schroth practiced law?
John H Schroth has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John H Schroth go to law school?
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How can I contact John H Schroth for a consultation?
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Education

University of Minnesota Law School J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
Marquette University B.A. History and Psychology Marquette University B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1994
Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
Maryland
Admitted: 2011
Virginia
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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