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Cerid Lugar, Esq.

Cerid Lugar is an award-winning trial lawyer based in Roanoke, Virginia, where she represents clients and their families in family law matters – including child custody, child support, visitation, custody modification, and emergency petitions.

Growing up in Ohio, Ms. Lugar is a graduate of Tiffin University, where she earned her B.S. in International Business Management. She studied law at Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia, and completed advanced studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has been in private practice since 2015.

Attorney Lugar’s commitment to her clients is unwavering. She prides herself on prompt communication, ensuring that she’s readily available to address concerns via phone calls and emails. Her vigilant attention to her clients’ cases is a testament to her dedication, always making herself accessible to provide answers and guidance.

In addition to her firm’s array of services, Ms. Lugar has also become a leading advocate in the Roanoke bar for families dealing with child custody disputes in the Roanoke Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. Her expertise and compassionate approach have helped numerous families navigate these challenging situations with confidence and support. She lives in Roanoke with her husband and two children.

Schedule a free consultation with attorney Cerid Lugar by calling (540) 384-0348 or filling out our online contact form.

Employment Background

  • Private Practice (Roanoke), Associate Attorney, 2013 – 2015
  • Bank of England, Associate, 2009 – 2013
  • Kurdish Human Rights Project, Legal Intern, 2008 – 2009

Honors and Awards

  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2017
  • NCAA, Academic All-American, 2005
  • Delta Mu Delta, Academic Honors, 2004

Education

  • London School of Economics, Post Graduate, 2009
  • Liberty University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2008
  • Tiffin University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 2005

Speaking Engagements

  • On Building a Solo Practice, Virginia State Bar, 2016
  • Fourth Amendment / Search and Seizure, Supreme Court of Virginia, 2015
  • Search and Seizure Law, NORML (Roanoke), 2015
  • Finalist, ABA Negotiations Tournament, 2015

Notable Verdicts / Settlements

  • Commonwealth v. Barringer, reversed and expunged
  • Doe v. Commonwealth, case expunged
  • Black v. Rhodes, plaintiff verdict
  • Commonwealth v. Ewing, Alford plea
  • Commonwealth v. Hodges, overturned Circuit Court ruling

Publications

  • Post Byrd- Where are We Now, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion Newsletter, 2018
  • The Use of Mediation in Construction Disputes, Technology Construction Court – England, 2009
  • Legal Review 15, Kurdish Human Rights Journal, 2009
  • Keen to Influence the World Before You Begin Practice?, Times Online, 2009
  • Beker v. Turkey: The Greater implications on Human Rights, KHRP Legal Journal, 2009