Atty. Susan Polizzotto
Susan Polizzotto is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, admiralty & maritime, government and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Susan Polizzotto is an U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (Wmec 902) based in Portsmouth, Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, government, military, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1991) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Polizzotto is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, admiralty & maritime, government and 2 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Susan practices in Portsmouth, VA
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Susan Polizzotto's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Polizzotto 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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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Susan Polizzotto is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Susan Polizzotto is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Portsmouth 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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