Atty. Matthew Edward Ballard
Matthew Ballard, a Virginia Tech graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree, furthered his legal education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary School of Law in 2002. With six years of dedicated service in the Hampton Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Matt embarked on a new chapter in his legal career when he joined the esteemed Smith Law Firm in Hampton.
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Matthew Edward Ballard is an Attorney based in Hampton, Virginia, practicing at Ballard Law Firm. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, traffic, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 2002) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Hampton, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Ballard, a Virginia Tech graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree, furthered his legal education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary School of Law in 2002
- With six years of dedicated service in the Hampton Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Matt embarked on a new chapter in his legal career when he joined the esteemed Smith Law Firm in Hampton
- Here, he passionately defended clients facing criminal and traffic cases across the Hampton Roads region
- In 2023, Matt established Ballard Law Firm, where he continues to uphold his unwavering work ethic and commitment to clients, a dedication that has defined his legal practice since 2010
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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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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 Hampton 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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