Derrick W. Whetzel - a Harrisonburg, Virginia (VA) Domestic Relations; Family Law; Divorce; Custody; Visitation; Support Lawyer

Harrisonburg Domestic Relations; Family Law; Divorce; Custody; Visitation; Support Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Domestic Relations; Family Law; Divorce; Custody; Visitation; Support
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Derrick Whetzel's experience in a broad range of practice areas such as criminal defense, domestic, personal injury, civil litigation, collections, real estate litigation, wills and estates has enabled him to develop a practical and efficient approach to representation of his clients. Whether the client is in the midst of a domestic dispute, charged with a State or Federal crime, injured as a result of another's negligence or trying to protect their legal or contractual rights in litigation, Mr. Whetzel utilizes his experience to work with the client in all phases of the legal process to determine the approach that best meets the client's objectives.

Education

Legal Education
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware, 1998
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 1995
  B.S.
  Major: Criminal Justice

Current Employment Position(s)

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Pro Bono Activities

Boys and Girls Club of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County - Executive Board of Directors, 2002 - 2014

Bar Admissions

Virginia, 1998
West Virginia, 2000
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia

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Contact

Harrisonburg, VA

510 East Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Directions

Phone: 540-208-0865

Fax: 540-432-8780

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.graveswhetzellaw.com

Credit Cards Accepted

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