Atty. William R. Light
William R. Light is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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About William R. Light at a glance
William R. Light is a Juv. & Dom. Rel. Dist. Ct. J. based in Amherst, Virginia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, juvenile, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985). Educated at Nova University Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Emory and Henry College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Amherst, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William R. Light is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- William R. received a B.A. degree from Emory and Henry College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- William R. practices in Amherst, VA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
William R. Light is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
William R. Light is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William R. Light is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
William R. Light is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Virginia →
William R. Light is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic 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 Amherst 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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