Atty. John Howard Heard
John Howard Heard is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, personal injury law, criminal defendant representation law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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John Howard Heard is a Member based in Danville, Virginia, practicing at John H. Heard, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1975), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1975), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1978). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1975) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Danville Bar Association (Vice President, 1983—) Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Danville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Howard Heard is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, personal injury law, criminal defendant representation law and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at John H. Heard, P.C. in Danville, VA
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Howard Heard is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
John Howard Heard is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Danville 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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