Atty. Roland W. Dodson
Roland W. Dodson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, divorce, criminal law.
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About Roland W. Dodson at a glance
Roland W. Dodson is a President based in Portsmouth, Virginia, practicing at Roland W. Dodson. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1967). Educated at College of William & Mary (LL.B., 1965) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Roland W. Dodson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, divorce, criminal law
- Roland received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1960, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Roland practices at Roland W. Dodson in Portsmouth, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roland W. Dodson 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.
Roland W. Dodson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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.
Roland W. Dodson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Roland W. Dodson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Portsmouth 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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