Atty. Scott Whiting Somerville
Scott Whiting Somerville is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, criminal law, juvenile law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1979, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Scott Whiting Somerville is a criminal defense, juvenile, and civil rights attorney based in Sugar Grove, West Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992) and Maryland (2007). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1992) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1979). Active member of Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Sugar Grove, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Whiting Somerville is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, criminal law, juvenile law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1979, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Scott practices in Sugar Grove, WV
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Whiting Somerville 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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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sugar Grove are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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