John S. Hart, Jr.

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John S. Hart, Jr.: Attorney with Bischoff Martingayle P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Having served honorably for over ten years as a General District Court Judge in Harrisonburg, including the last five years as Chief Judge of the 26th Judicial District, John is now pleased to return to practice with Bischoff Martingayle. Through his previous experience as a trial lawyer, and through his service as Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Harrisonburg, John has represented clients at every level of the Virginia court system. He has deep experience in criminal defense law, handling serious felony and misdemeanor cases. Beyond criminal defense, John is experienced in personal injury law, civil rights litigation, administrative law, and mediation.

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Rights
  • Driving Offenses
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Virginia Military Institute, B.A., Economics, 1986
Law School Attended:
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Virginia; 1991, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit; 2011, New York
Memberships:
Harrisonburg-Rockingham County, Virginia and American Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
ISLN:
900704374

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Credit Cards Accepted
Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.1/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.0/5.0

  • Communication

    3.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0
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4.8/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

He represented me in Federal Court.

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Contact Information:

948-212-2257  Phone

540-432-5501  Fax

www.hartdefense.com

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