Atty. Matthew Ryan Hamel
Matthew Ryan Hamel is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce / separation, military law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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Matthew Ryan Hamel is a divorce, child custody, and military attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005), New Jersey (2005), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2005), and Virginia (2011). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 2005) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Ryan Hamel is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce / separation, military law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Matthew practices in Virginia Beach, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Matthew Ryan Hamel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Matthew Ryan Hamel is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military 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 Virginia Beach 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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