Virginia attorney record
James Walter Theobald
James Walter Theobald is an attorney registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 17702, admitted in 1978. The current public license status is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Virginia attorneys
State median: 18 yrs
48 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active Virginia attorneys.
Years since admission, active Virginia attorneys with a published admission year (n = 32,473). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Walter Theobald |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 17702 |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Active / In Good Standing / Plenary” |
| Admission year | 1978 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Richmond, VA |
| Firm | Not published by Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Virginia; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Walter Theobald a licensed attorney in Virginia?
James Walter Theobald is registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 17702. The current public license status of record is "Active / In Good Standing / Plenary" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Walter Theobald been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Walter Theobald's current public license status of record per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
What is James Walter Theobald's bar number?
James Walter Theobald's Virginia bar/registration number is 17702, assigned by the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was James Walter Theobald admitted to practice law?
James Walter Theobald was admitted in 1978 — about 48 years since admission per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
Where is James Walter Theobald's law office?
The Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record lists a business location of Richmond, VA for James Walter Theobald. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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