Atty. Stuart Alexander Sears

Atty. Stuart Alexander Sears

Stuart Alexander Sears is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, fraud, health care. Stuart received a B.A. degree from Mary Washington College in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Washington Washington 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart Alexander Sears at a glance

Stuart Alexander Sears is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Schertler & Onorato, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (2005), and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Mary Washington College (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart Alexander Sears is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, fraud, health care
  • Stuart received a B.A. degree from Mary Washington College in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Stuart practices at Schertler & Onorato, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Alexander Sears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Alexander Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Stuart Alexander Sears is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

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Stuart Alexander Sears is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart Alexander Sears

Where is Stuart Alexander Sears's law office located?
Stuart Alexander Sears's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Schertler & Onorato, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Alexander Sears handle?
Stuart Alexander Sears focuses on criminal defense, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stuart Alexander Sears practiced law?
Stuart Alexander Sears has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Stuart Alexander Sears go to law school?
Stuart Alexander Sears earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Stuart Alexander Sears for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart Alexander Sears directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stuart Alexander Sears received?
Stuart Alexander Sears's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Mary Washington College
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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