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My law practice focuses on the areas of criminal defense, family law mediation and the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and advance directives. In my 20+ years in practice, I have handled litigation matters throughout Central Virginia; I appear regularly in the jurisdictions of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Goochland and Cumberland. Following my second year of law school, I served as a prosecutor in the City of Winchester; My experience in this capacity helped launch my leg
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to practice law | 1994 | 02/13/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 7 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Specialist | Virginia Department of Education | 1998 - 2001 |
| Associate Attorney | Prosser, Parthemos & Bryant, PLLC | 1994 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law Section, Virginia State Bar | N/A | N/A |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Author: “Substitute Advance Directives: Should They Be Used in Eldercare Facilities?” | Bioethics Matters, Center for Biomedical Ethics, University of Virginia | 1996 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Center | Mediation | Mediation Certificate | 2000 |
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing Officer’s Conference | CLE “Special Education Mediation in Virginia,” | 2000 |
| Community Conference - Rappahannock Community College | Special Education Mediation | 2000 |
| Guest Lecturer: North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia | Conference on Drugs and the Fourth Amendment, March 1996 | 1996 |
Reviews
(5) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(5)
Ryan Rakness, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Cooke is an excellent and honest attorney who is well respected by judges and his fellow attorneys.
Ryan Rakness, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Cooke is an excellent and honest attorney who is well respected by judges and his fellow attorneys.
Cost
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- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
James R.Cooke, Jr., Mediation and Legal Services
3900 Westerre Parkway, Suite 300
Henrico, VA, 23233
Office (804) 727-0107