Atty. Robert Arthur Downs
Robert Arthur Downs is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law, family law and 10 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Robert Arthur Downs is a Member based in Luray, Virginia, practicing at Robert A. Downs, P.L.L.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, drug crimes, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1976), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1975) and Wichita State University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Page County (Past President) and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar (Sections on: Litigation Criminal Family Law) American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Luray, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Arthur Downs is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law, family law and 10 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Robert practices at Robert A. Downs, P.L.L.C. in Luray, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Arthur Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Robert Arthur Downs is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Arthur Downs is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Robert Arthur Downs is one of 6,336 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Virginia →
Robert Arthur Downs is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Robert Arthur Downs is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Luray 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 venue, 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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