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Atty. John Lydon McGann

Atty. John Lydon McGann

Mr. John Lydon McGann is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal law, divorce law and 3 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (571) 506-2069 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Lydon McGann at a glance

John Lydon McGann is a divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1972) and Virginia (1977). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1968) and Boston College (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Lydon McGann is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal law, divorce law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Lydon McGann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lydon McGann 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 Lydon McGann is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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 Lydon McGann 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 Lydon McGann is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

John Lydon McGann is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Lydon McGann is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Arlington 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 Lydon McGann

Where is John Lydon McGann's law office located?
John Lydon McGann's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lydon McGann handle?
John Lydon McGann focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Lydon McGann practiced law?
John Lydon McGann has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Lydon McGann go to law school?
John Lydon McGann earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John Lydon McGann for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1968
B.A.
Boston College
- 1963

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972
Virginia
Admitted: 1977

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