Atty. Michael N.S. Lau
Michael N.S. Lau is a lawyer practicing litigation, family, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
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Michael N.S. Lau is a criminal defense, family law, employment, ip, and litigation attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1996), District of Columbia (1999), and Virginia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2006). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D. University, 1992) and Southern Illinois University (B.S.E.E., 1989). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael N.S
- Lau is a lawyer practicing litigation, family, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices in Fairfax, VA
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Michael N.S. Lau's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael N.S. Lau 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.
Michael N.S. Lau is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael N.S. Lau is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael N.S. Lau is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael N.S. Lau is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael N.S. Lau is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Fairfax 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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