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.
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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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- 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
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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.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 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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