Atty. Thomas P. Sotelo
Thomas P. Sotelo is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 15 other areas of law.
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Thomas P. Sotelo is a Juv. & Dom. Rel. Dist. Ct. J. based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1992), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1997). Educated at College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D., 1990) and George Mason University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas P. Sotelo is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 15 other areas of law
- Thomas P. received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Thomas P. practices in Fairfax, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Thomas P. Sotelo is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Thomas P. Sotelo is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
Thomas P. Sotelo is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Thomas P. Sotelo is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas P. Sotelo is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
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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 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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