Atty. William Joseph Lyden

Atty. William Joseph Lyden

Mr. William Joseph Lyden is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, divorce, separation agreements and 5 other areas of law.

Fairfax Fairfax 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Lyden at a glance

William Joseph Lyden is a Member based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Locke & Lyden, P.L.L.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, child support, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D., 1995) and College of William & Mary (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Joseph Lyden is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, divorce, separation agreements and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from College of William & Mary in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • William practices at Locke & Lyden, P.L.L.C. in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Lyden's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

William Joseph Lyden is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Contracts

William Joseph Lyden is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Virginia →

Child Support

William Joseph Lyden is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Virginia →

Adoption

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Lyden

Where is William Joseph Lyden's law office located?
William Joseph Lyden's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Locke & Lyden, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Lyden handle?
William Joseph Lyden focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, child support, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Joseph Lyden practiced law?
William Joseph Lyden has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William Joseph Lyden go to law school?
William Joseph Lyden earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact William Joseph Lyden for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Lyden 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 William Joseph Lyden received?
William Joseph Lyden's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
College of William & Mary
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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