Justin L. Corder

Justin L. Corder is a Virginia attorney who represents clients in criminal defense, traffic matters, appellate litigation, civil litigation, and personal injury cases. He serves individuals and businesses facing legal problems that may affect freedom, finances, or future opportunities. His approach emphasizes preparation, respect, and careful attention to facts and law. Clients benefit from clear guidance, practical strategy, and dedicated advocacy during stressful court proceedings and negotiations in complex matters.

Justin earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and serving as articles editor for the law review. He also earned his M.A. from St. John’s College. His education included legal studies at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge. That background supports strong research, writing, appellate analysis, and courtroom preparation for clients facing criminal charges, appeals, civil disputes, and injury claims requiring careful judgment.

Justin gained important legal experience before and after law school through public service and clerkships. He worked for the Supreme Court of Virginia, prosecuted criminal cases in the Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, and later clerked for Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons. These roles strengthened his understanding of trial practice, appellate review, client service, and detailed legal analysis, helping him prepare cases with care and professional judgment under litigation pressure.

Justin L. Corder is admitted in Virginia and the U.S. Supreme Court. His honors include Order of the Coif membership, and his representative appellate work includes Wright v. Commonwealth and Vasquez v. Commonwealth. Through criminal defense, traffic representation, appeals, civil litigation, and injury matters, he helps clients understand their options, protect their rights, and pursue fair outcomes with diligence, honesty, and focused legal advocacy in difficult and high-stakes legal cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Corder Law, PLLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association
• Clerk, Supreme Court of Virginia (2010-2012)
• Clerk, Supreme Court of Virginia, Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. John’s College
  Master of Arts
• Covenant College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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