Atty. Joseph A. Pennington
Joseph A. Pennington is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law, appeals and 5 other areas of law.
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Joseph A. Pennington is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Joseph A. Pennington. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1973) and Old Dominion University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph A. Pennington is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law, appeals and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph A. Pennington in Norfolk, VA
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Joseph A. Pennington's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Pennington handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph A. Pennington is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joseph A. Pennington is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Joseph A. Pennington is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joseph A. Pennington is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Norfolk 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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