Atty. Stephen Thomas Chema II

Atty. Stephen Thomas Chema II

Stephen Thomas Chema II is a lawyer practicing administrative law, education law, corporate law and 1 other area of law. Stephen Thomas received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Stephen Thomas Chema II at a glance

Stephen Thomas Chema II is an Associate based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Ritzert & Leyton, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2005) and Virginia Maryland Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, (2006). Educated at Catholic University of America J.D. (—) and College of the Holy Cross B.A. (—). Active member of Fairfax and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Maryland State Bar Associations, Inc and American Immigration Lawyer Association. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Thomas Chema II is a lawyer practicing administrative law, education law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen Thomas received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Stephen Thomas practices at Ritzert & Leyton, P.C. in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Thomas Chema II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Thomas Chema II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Fairfax 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Stephen Thomas Chema II's law office located?
Stephen Thomas Chema II's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Ritzert & Leyton, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Thomas Chema II handle?
Stephen Thomas Chema II focuses on immigration, business, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen Thomas Chema II practiced law?
Stephen Thomas Chema II has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

Catholic University of America J.D.
- In Progress
College of the Holy Cross B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2005
Virginia Maryland Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 2006

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