Coincidentally, there was a recent discussion about UofP in the unregistered section of
www.nontradlaw.net. UofP and some other similar institutions do have the accreditations that law schools require. We were able to find a handful of UofP grads who attend a wide range of law schools, including Georgetown, Drake, Kansas, Gonzaga, and Santa Clara.
So:
Will a Law school admissions board pass over an online degree, or are they taken seriously in graduate admissions?
It depends. An online degree will definitely not preclude you from admission to law school, but it may negatively impact your chances at the more competitive schools. Even then, it's possible to overcome negative perceptions of an online degree. I'd suspect that the UofP-to-Georgetown student not only had strong grades, but also a strong LSAT, work experience, and application to further demonstrate his/her abilities.
elly_el, You sound like you have an interesting story to tell, and I'm sure you'll be just fine should you decide to apply to law school. Best of luck with your decision ---