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James E. Short, PLCCriminal defense lawyer in Chesapeake, VA

James E. Short, PLC is a criminal defense lawyer at 1105 Madison Plaza Ste 120, Chesapeake, VA 23320, ranked #16 of 163 criminal defense lawyers in Chesapeake and rated 4.9 from 201 Google reviews. Open Monday to Friday.

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Key facts

Key facts about James E. Short, PLC
Address1105 Madison Plaza Ste 120, Chesapeake, VA 23320Get directions
Phone(757) 410-5042
Websiteshortplc.com
HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Google rating4.9 from 201 Google reviews

Practice areas

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Service area

Serves Chesapeake and 10 towns within 30 miles: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Portsmouth Heights, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, South Suffolk, Hampton, East Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson.

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Opening hours

Opening hours for James E. Short, PLC
DayHours
Monday8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
  • Open evenings — no
  • Open Saturdays — no
  • Open Sundays — no

Questions about James E. Short, PLC

How is James E. Short, PLC ranked in Chesapeake?

James E. Short, PLC is ranked #16 of 163 criminal defense lawyers in Chesapeake by LFR Score, with 66 out of 100 as of November 2026. The score weighs reputation, bar status, review volume, recency, availability, practice focus, proximity, claimed profile and law firms ranked reviews. No business can pay to change its rank.

What are James E. Short, PLC’s hours?

James E. Short, PLC is open Monday to Friday. Its listed hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. Hours come from the business listing; holiday hours may differ.

What areas does James E. Short, PLC serve?

Serves Chesapeake and 10 towns within 30 miles: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Portsmouth Heights, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, South Suffolk, Hampton, East Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson. The list is based on the business's location and the usual service radius for criminal defense. Confirm your address is covered when you call.

What do Google reviews say about James E. Short, PLC?

James E. Short, PLC has a rating of 4.9 from 201 Google reviews. The LFR Score adjusts the star rating for review count, so a high rating from a few reviews counts for less than the same rating from many.

How do I contact James E. Short, PLC?

Call James E. Short, PLC on (757) 410-5042. The business is at 1105 Madison Plaza Ste 120, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Its website is linked in the key facts on this page. Ask how the firm charges before the first meeting, and keep confidential details for after its conflict check.

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