Atty. Peter A. Jenkins
Peter A. Jenkins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, education, family.
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Peter A. Jenkins is a criminal defense, family law, and education attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2007) and Virginia (2010). Educated at University of Denver Sturm College of Law (Juris Doctorate, 2007). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter A. Jenkins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, education, family
- Peter has been licensed for 19 years
- Peter practices in Charlottesville, 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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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 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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