Atty. William Deckel Wides

Atty. William Deckel Wides

William Deckel Wides is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, visitation rights and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Woodbridge Woodbridge 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About William Deckel Wides at a glance

William Deckel Wides is an Associate based in Woodbridge, Virginia. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2013), Immigration and Naturalization Appeals (2015), United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2015), and United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (2015). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Delaware (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Woodbridge, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Deckel Wides is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, visitation rights and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Delaware in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • William practices in Woodbridge, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Deckel Wides's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Deckel Wides handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Woodbridge 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 William Deckel Wides

Where is William Deckel Wides's law office located?
William Deckel Wides's law practice is located in Woodbridge, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Deckel Wides handle?
William Deckel Wides focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Deckel Wides practiced law?
William Deckel Wides has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did William Deckel Wides go to law school?
William Deckel Wides earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2009).
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2013
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2013
Immigration and Naturalization Appeals
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2015

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