Atty. Peter Hough Edwards
Peter Hough Edwards is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, construction law, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Peter Hough Edwards is a Member based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Peter H. Edwards. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1986), Virginia (2002), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (2005). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1984) and University of the South (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Division) Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor's Association South Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor's Association. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Hough Edwards is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, construction law, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Peter practices at Peter H. Edwards in Roanoke, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Peter Hough Edwards is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Peter Hough Edwards is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Peter Hough Edwards 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.
Peter Hough Edwards is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Peter Hough Edwards is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Roanoke 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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