Atty. Stephen Wills Murphy

Atty. Stephen Wills Murphy

Mr. Stephen Wills Murphy is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax, estate administration and 15 other areas of law.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Stephen Wills Murphy at a glance

Stephen Wills Murphy is an Attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia US District Court For The Eastern District Of Virginia US District Court For The Western Di (2010) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D. PH.D., 2010) and University of Cambridge (Master, 2002). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen Wills Murphy is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax, estate administration and 15 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a degree from University of Cambridge in 2002, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Stephen practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Wills Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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 Charlottesville 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

Common questions about Stephen Wills Murphy

Where is Stephen Wills Murphy's law office located?
Stephen Wills Murphy's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Wills Murphy handle?
Stephen Wills Murphy focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen Wills Murphy practiced law?
Stephen Wills Murphy has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Stephen Wills Murphy go to law school?
Stephen Wills Murphy earned their education at (J.D. PH.D., 2010); (Master, 2002).
How can I contact Stephen Wills Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. PH.D.
University of Virginia
- 2010
Master
University of Cambridge
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia US District Court For The Eastern District Of Virginia US District Court For The Western Di
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018

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