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Cerid Elizabeth Lugar
About Cerid
Biography
Returned to Roanoke, Virginia from London, England. Her experience couples policy advocacy with the practical application of law. An emphasis on core litigation.
Through well-rounded experience, she aims to make her client’s life easier and help them with the law’s complexity, as often, those new or untrained in the law can find the legal system overwhelming and confusing.
She possesses both complex commercial experiences with domestic, civil and criminal law knowledge. In London, she worked for the Kurdish Human Rights Project, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Bank of England.
Handled complex business contracts and financial matter disputes
Landlord and tenant issues
E-commerce/e-contracts and online game advice
Attorney in a multi-million dollar contract dispute and negotiations
Trial consultant in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 case
Will/trust planning, creation, and litigation
Traffic:
Accidents, reckless driving, drunk driving (DUI/DWI), driving suspended (DUS), boating while intoxicated (BWI), speeding, red light running, failure to use turn signals, failure to yield, turning into the wrong lane, driving a car with a burned-out head light or tail light, improper reversal, overweight, no permit.
Criminal:
Misdemeanors- Larceny, assault and battery, trespassing, protective orders, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, stalking, carrying a concealed weapon, underage possession of alcohol, fake id, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest
Felony-arson, burglary, rape, conspiracy, drug trafficking, malicious wounding, abduction, and robbery
Other related topics include: Expungement and vehicle impound
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Virginia for 17 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Lugar Injury Law
317 Washington Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, 24016
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Posted by Rodney | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
There for me when no one else was willing to!
At the end of 2017 I purchased a vehicle and learned a couple months later after having some issues with the vehicle, that the odometer had been rolled back. I called at least 10 attorneys in the area and was told by a few that there was nothing I could do and then by the rest that my case was too ...
Posted by Richard | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding Representation
Cerid has successfully represented me twice in traffic matters. On another occasion, she represented me in a VA matter. She genuinely fights for the rights of her clients and is a breath of fresh air in the legal profession.
Posted by Heather | October 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense
HIRE HER!
I would have to say in my experience Cerid is the best lawyer I have ever come across I hired her on a charge I had that carried a good chance for a prison term. She kept me well informed worked with me on the money I owed her and was just all around a pleasant person to work with. My outcome couldn'...
Posted by Josh | May 20, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Cerid saved my driver's license and job!
I hired Cerid at the last minute for traffic court on a ticket that would have cost me my license and job. She worked her magic to get me off the hook completely!
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"I endorse this lawyer. Cerid is an aggressive advocate for her clients. She is smart and skilled and she comes to court to win."
"I endorse this lawyer because of her knowledge of the law. But, most importantly, I commend her to anyone for her tenacity!"
"I strongly endorse Ms. Lugar. She is a smart, compassionate lawyer who fights for her clients."
"Cerid's a good lawyer, and zealously defends her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cerid is a fantastic lawyer who fights hard for her clients. Yes, she is my wife but I also see her working hard to achieve her clients' goals"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2005
Academic All-American, NCAA
2004
Academic Honors, Delta Mu Delta
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Lugar Law
2013 - 2015
Associate, Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico
2009 - 2013
Associate, Bank of England
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, Kurdish Human Rights Project
Associations
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2015 - Present
The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc.Member
2015 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws "NORML"Attorney Member
2013 - Present
United Service OrganizationMember
2012 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationYoung Lawyer Groups
2011 - Present
Roanoke Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsMember
2008 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2015 - 2017
Youth Services BoardMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Barringer
Reversed and dismissed
Doe v. Commonwealth
case expunged
Black v. Rhodes
plaintiff verdict
Commonwealth v. Ewing
Alford plea
Commonwealth v. Hodges
Overturned Circuit Court ruling
Noah's Archaic v. Web.com
Education
2009
London School of Economics and Political Science
Post Graduate Diploma
2008
Cambridge
Advanced Work study certificate
2008
Liberty University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Tiffin University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Virginia State Bar
Solo practicing
2015
Supreme Court of Virginia
Fourth Amendment
2015
NORML roanoke chapter
Search and Seizures
2015
ABA negotiations tournament
ABA Negotiations Final Round
Publications
2018
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion newsletter
Post Byrd- Where are we now
2015
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Commonwealth v. Hodges
2009
Technology Construction Court- England
The Use of Mediation in Construction Disputes
2009
Times Online
Keen to Influence the world before you begin practice?
2009
KHRP Legal Journal
Beker v. Turkey: The Greater implications on Human Rights
2009
Kurdish Human Rights Journal
Legal Review 15
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the penalty in Virginia for failure to maintain lane and 2nd offense of driving while suspended license
19 Feb 2017
Q&A
Va Beach has him 'fugitive file' can I still bond him from Henrico?
20 Aug 2015
Q&A
How I get driver's license back if ASAP was unsuccessfully completed but case was dimiss for dui but guilty for drug 4yrs ago ?
19 Aug 2015