Atty. William Douglas Wham

Atty. William Douglas Wham

Mr. William Douglas Wham is a lawyer practicing criminal trial practice, criminal defense.

Arlington Arlington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About William Douglas Wham at a glance

William Douglas Wham is a criminal defense attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1985), California (1987), and Virginia (1995). Educated at University of Illinois J.D. (—) and Yale University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Douglas Wham is a lawyer practicing criminal trial practice, criminal defense
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Douglas Wham's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Arlington 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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Where is William Douglas Wham's law office located?
William Douglas Wham's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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William Douglas Wham focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Douglas Wham practiced law?
William Douglas Wham has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
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Education

University of Illinois J.D.
- In Progress
Yale University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1987
Virginia
Admitted: 1995

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