Lawyer Richard L. Chidester, graduated from Southside Virginia Community College, A.A.S., with highest honors, 1976; Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S., with high honors, 1977 Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Hartley & Chidester, P.C. at 503 Mountain Lake Avenue P.O. Box 511 Pearisburg, VA 24134.

While being a member of Giles County Bar Association (President, 1985; Secretary-Treasurer, 1984); Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association., Richard L. Chidester is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard L. Chidester as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard L. Chidester offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard L. Chidester has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard L. Chidester's office is located at Pearisburg, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Richard L. Chidester has been admitted in 1982, Virginia; 1983, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia. His or her practice areas include Traffic Violations; Real Estate; DUI/DWI; Litigation; Wills; Criminal Law; Personal Injury; Government Law; Business Law; Collections.

Richard L. Chidester's college and law school education includes Southside Virginia Community College, A.A.S., with highest honors, 1976; Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S., with high honors, 1977, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes Instructor, New River Regional Police Academy, 1983-2005. County Attorney, Giles County, 1985—. Commissioner of Accounts, Giles County, 1985—. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Giles County, 1987-1995. 27th District Bar Council.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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