Virginia attorney record
James Arthur Winstead
James Arthur Winstead is an attorney registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 12807, admitted in 1972. The current public license status is "Non Member / Former Member / Plenary [Administrative & Disciplinary Suspension]" as of 2026-06-13.
Current license status of record is suspended.
The licensing authority's public record currently lists this attorney as suspended. Review the disciplinary record below and confirm with the official source before relying on this listing.
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Experience vs. active Virginia attorneys
State median: 18 yrs
54 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 Arthur Winstead |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 12807 |
| License status | Suspended official status of record: “Non Member / Former Member / Plenary [Administrative & Disciplinary Suspension]” |
| Admission year | 1972 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Chesapeake, VA |
| Firm | Not published by Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department |
| Discipline standing | Current status reflects a suspended record with the licensing authority. 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 Arthur Winstead a licensed attorney in Virginia?
James Arthur Winstead is registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department under bar number 12807. The current public license status of record is "Non Member / Former Member / Plenary [Administrative & Disciplinary Suspension]" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Arthur Winstead been disbarred or suspended?
James Arthur Winstead's current license status of record is suspended per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
What is James Arthur Winstead's bar number?
James Arthur Winstead's Virginia bar/registration number is 12807, 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 Arthur Winstead admitted to practice law?
James Arthur Winstead was admitted in 1972 — about 54 years since admission per the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department.
Where is James Arthur Winstead's law office?
The Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record lists a business location of Chesapeake, VA for James Arthur Winstead. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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