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Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C. Pro

4.3
37 reviews

200 Valley Street NW, Abingdon, VA 24210, U.S.A.

Criminal Law, State Government Law, Federal Practice and 36 more

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About Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.

Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C. serves clients throughout Southwest Virginia.

Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C. serves clients throughout Southwest Virginia from Lee County to Lynchburg. Our doors are always open to welcome the opportunity for our legal family to help your family. We are committed to the policy that the client comes first and foremost. We continue to offer the highest quality of legal services while maintaining personal dedication to our clients. All of our clients receive personal attention and cases are resolved promptly with the most reasonable cost to the client.

Our firm has two lawyers with a wealth of experience, serving clients on both the state and federal levels in civil trial and appellate work. We utilize advanced technology for in-house research, are electronically accessible to all courts, have large conference rooms, and are conveniently located in the heart of Abingdon, right next door to the Federal Courthouse. Please check out our new website at https://abingdonlawyer.com.

 

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Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C. got this award in 2021

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Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C. got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
4.3
Property Law
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2018
Hired Attorney Heather R. Howard

Heather is a very intelligent, dedicated, and driven attorney. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who needs legal counsel of any kind!

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Heather R. Howard

Outstanding attorney that is caring and compassionate.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 29, 2015
Hired Attorney Heather R. Howard

I would strongly recommend Ms. Heather Howard to anyone. She went above and beyond her duties for me in my divorce case! She ended up doing the work for both sides and she did not have to but she got it done!! There just aren't enough words to express how grateful I am for her!!

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
August 24, 2011
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Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
February 20, 2014
Hired Law Firm

they will never return a phone call

Response from Jessee, Read & Howard, P.C.
February 20, 2014
Thank you for your input. Our firm strives to return all telephone calls to our clients within 24 hours, however we can only return a call when a client leaves a message and keeps their contact information updated with us.
Domestic Partnerships
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2018
Hired Law Firm

Just awful judgemental people that overcharge and give poor customer service and feedback, they take your money and give you whatever they want, basically legal theft. gave them over 2 thousand dollars for a divorce,they took the money and ate steak and didnt give me my divorce. they got away with theft

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2025
Hired Attorney Heather R. Howard

Desperation does not look good. In desperate times, she tends to sling mud in whichever direction to see where it sticks. She makes false accusations that make her look extremely unprofessional. If you’re wanting to get your money’s worth, definitely invest in David Scyphers or Wayne Austin.

Child Custody
Posted by William
March 05, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Had Heather for a child custody case. I got futher without her. I do not recommend..she took my money and give me nothing. If you want a good lawyer do not use her.. she will lie to you and everything else.

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2020
Hired Attorney Heather R. Howard

I used her for my custody case. at my last court date she told me she nee she did a bad job. Then she told me she would apeal or for free.long story short she did nothing for free..that was months ago..today she messages me and ask me to take down the bad review I left her and then threathen to leave a bad review on busines and to leak information that I told her about myself because she was my lawyer...I'm working on reporting her to the BAR ..please just stay away take your money somewhere else...believe me or not she just wants your money ..I will pay got this lady ..

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 12
    • Dui/Dwi
    • Traffic Violations
    • Burglary
    • Drug Possession
    • Drunk Driving Offenses
    • DWI
    • Homicide
    • Robbery
    • Theft
    • Larceny
    • Misdemeanors
    • Felonies
  • Government 1
    • State Government Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury 3
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Slip and Fall
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estates
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Wills
  • Bankruptcy
  • Family Law 2
    • Domestic Relations
    • Domestic Violence
  • Appellate Practice
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Products Liability
  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation 1
    • Dangerous Drugs
  • Workers Compensation
  • Assault 1
    • Assault and Battery
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 4
    • Federal Practice
    • Arson
    • Rape
    • Sexual Offenses

Office Details

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1988

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: The First Bank & Trust Company; Abingdon Wholesale Plumbing & Electric Company, Inc.; Blacksburg Music, Ltd.; Bostic Ford Sales, Inc.; Buck Oil Company, Inc.; Ceramic Technology, Inc.; Coeburn Hospital Clinic, Inc.; Fletcher Bright Company; Food Country, U.S.A.; Holston Furniture Co., Inc.; First General Service of SW Virginia and East Tennessee; Mountain City Lumber; Rife's TV & Appliance Corporation; Weco Rentals, Inc.; Wright Equipment Company, Inc.; Southwest Medical Center, Inc.; Longwall Associates, Inc.; Area Net, Ltd.; Bush Holding Co.; Highlands Publishing; Land & Lake Polaris; Holston River Title Company; Clinch Motors, Inc.; Abingdon Glass, Inc.; Ellis Home Oxygen, Inc.; Concrete Specialties, Inc.; Clinch River Corporation; First Century Bank; First Virginia Bank; Highlands Equipment, Inc.; Senior Care Mangement, Inc.; Jay Construction, Inc.; Star Properties, Inc.; Maintenance Management, Inc.
    References: The First Bank & Trust Co., Abingdon, Virginia; Bank of America, Abingdon, Virginia; CRESPA/Bonded & Insured; Highlands Union Bank; New People's Bank.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.jesseeread.com
    https://abingdonlawyer.com

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4.3
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200 Valley Street NWAbingdon, VA 24210U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
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