Atty. Jonathan Yates Short

Atty. Jonathan Yates Short

Jonathan Yates Short is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, contracts, debtor/creditor and 5 other areas of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Yates Short at a glance

Jonathan Yates Short is an Attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Jonathan Y. Short, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), District of Columbia (1989), U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit (1989). Educated at William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia (J.D., 1987) and Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Yates Short is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, contracts, debtor/creditor and 5 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Jonathan practices at Jonathan Y. Short, P.C. in Alexandria, VA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Yates Short's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Yates Short handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Alexandria 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 Jonathan Yates Short

Where is Jonathan Yates Short's law office located?
Jonathan Yates Short's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Jonathan Y. Short, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Yates Short handle?
Jonathan Yates Short focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Jonathan Yates Short practiced law?
Jonathan Yates Short has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Jonathan Yates Short go to law school?
Jonathan Yates Short earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact Jonathan Yates Short for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia
- 1987
A.B.
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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