Atty. Kelli L. Petersen
Kelli L. Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil litigation.
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Kelli L. Petersen is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1996). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Nevada, Reno (B.S.C.E., 1992). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kelli L. Petersen is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil litigation
- Kelli received a B.S.C.E. degree from University of Nevada, Reno in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Kelli practices in Alexandria, VA
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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