Atty. Leah Hernandez

Atty. Leah Hernandez

Leah Hernandez is a lawyer practicing traffic cases, misdemeanor defense, custody and visitation and 6 other areas of law. Leah received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2005, and .

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Profile Summary

About Leah Hernandez at a glance

Leah Hernandez is an Associate based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Dygert, Wright, Hobbs and Heilberg, PLC. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, estate planning, and child support. Educated at Liberty University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leah Hernandez is a lawyer practicing traffic cases, misdemeanor defense, custody and visitation and 6 other areas of law
  • Leah received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2005, and
  • Leah practices at Dygert, Wright, Hobbs and Heilberg, PLC in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Leah Hernandez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leah Hernandez 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.

Leah Hernandez is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

Leah Hernandez is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.

Leah Hernandez is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Leah Hernandez is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Child Support

Leah Hernandez is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Charlottesville 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 Leah Hernandez

Where is Leah Hernandez's law office located?
Leah Hernandez's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is Dygert, Wright, Hobbs and Heilberg, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah Hernandez handle?
Leah Hernandez focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, estate planning, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Leah Hernandez go to law school?
Leah Hernandez earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Leah Hernandez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Liberty University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2005

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