Atty. John J. Robertson

Atty. John J. Robertson

John has been practicing law for over 21 years. His practice emphasizes criminal and traffic defense, residential landlord-tenant law, and community association law, injury law, and estate planning.

Blacksburg Blacksburg 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John J. Robertson at a glance

John J. Robertson is a Director based in Blacksburg, Virginia, practicing at The Robertson Law Firm, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, and traffic. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Virginia (1996) and Virginia (1996). Educated at College of William & Mary J.D. (—) and Pennsylvania State University B.A. Psychology, with honors (—). Serands clients in Blacksburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John has been practicing law for over 21 years
  • His practice emphasizes criminal and traffic defense, residential landlord-tenant law, and community association law, injury law, and estate planning
  • He has appeared in state and federal courts across the Commonwealth, including the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • His broad experience has enabled him to develop proven, cost-effective legal strategies with each of his clients.Since 2015, John has been serving as a representative on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, which represents the interests of low-income families throughout the western part of the state.In 2015 and 2016, John was awarded the Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award (Given to less than 1% of attorneys, recognized for excellence in quality of service, overall value, responsiveness, and communication ability)John also served as the Director of the Office for Student Legal Services at Virginia Tech, where he provided advice, counsel, and representation to the entire undergraduate and graduate student body
  • John’s experience as the director of that office gave him particular insight to the problems and concerns of the student population in the community
  • He represents clients in all courts within the New River Valley and Roanoke, and he often provides advice and counsel to students who face conduct reviews for violations of student conduct policies before the Office of Student Conduct at Virginia Tech, and the Dean of Students at Radford University
  • John also understands how devastating these matters can be to students and their families, and he is often available to meet with students and parents on an emergency basis after hours and on weekends

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Robertson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Traffic Violations

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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 Blacksburg 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 J. Robertson

Where is John J. Robertson's law office located?
John J. Robertson's law practice is located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The firm is The Robertson Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Robertson handle?
John J. Robertson focuses on formation, trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John J. Robertson practiced law?
John J. Robertson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John J. Robertson go to law school?
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Education

College of William & Mary J.D.
- In Progress
Pennsylvania State University B.A. Psychology, with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1996
Virginia
Admitted: 1996

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