Atty. Stephen Ward Devine

Atty. Stephen Ward Devine

Stephen Ward Devine is a lawyer. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (703) 776-9254

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About Stephen Ward Devine at a glance

Stephen Ward Devine is an attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Michigan Virginia (1984), District of Columbia (1985), and California (1988). Educated at Cambridge University, England (LL.M. University, 1985) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Ward Devine is a lawyer
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Stephen practices in Alexandria, VA

Jurisdictional Context

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 Alexandria 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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Stephen Ward Devine's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Stephen Ward Devine has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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Stephen Ward Devine earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1985); (B.A., 1980).
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Education

LL.M. University
Cambridge University, England
- 1985
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Michigan Virginia
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1988

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