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About Richard D. Locklear at a glance
Richard D. Locklear is a criminal defense, family law, real estate, and ssd attorney based in Landis, North Carolina. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1984). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1984) and Catawba College (B.A. University, 1978). Serves clients in Landis, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard D. Locklear is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Catawba College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Richard practices in Landis, NC
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Richard D. Locklear's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Locklear 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.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Richard D. Locklear is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard D. Locklear is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Richard D. Locklear is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Landis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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