Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Jennifer M. Simmons's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more

Bio: While in law school, I discovered a passion for standing up for those in need and fighting to preserve our civil liberties. I pride myself on my research skills and ability to craft creative arguments in even the most impossible cases.

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: My law practice concentrates on representing clients in personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice cases, and in family law and criminal defense.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(757) 828-1046

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Jackson helped me coordinate a good defense strategy and avoid severe charges for a petty offense. Paid the deposit and he handled everything with the prosecutor."

Rating: 7.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a seasoned trial attorney who has been providing legal advice throughout Roanoke County, Roanoke City, the City of Salem, Franklin County, Bedford County, Botetourt County and courts throughout Southwest Virginia for more than a decade. But, ...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Attorney Patrick L. Bales is a passionate hard-working lawyer who will vigorously pursue your defense.Mr. Bales is dedicated to the ideals upon which our system of justice is founded and strongly motivated to provide the best service for his clien...

Rating: 9.6

Review: "I hired Mr. Ware several years ago to represent my son as a juvenile. He informed my son and I what to expect and what our best course of action would be to help the situation. He advised of his fee at the begining and billing statements were prov..."

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Rating: 8.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more

Bio: Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised. Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers. His...

Rating: 8.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Being charged with a criminal offense, however serious, can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. Aside from the obvious potential for incarceration and fines, a criminal conviction can have ripple effects in a person’s life...

Rating: 8.3

Review: "Having personally observed Ms. Francois’ professionalism, work ethic, and all-around knowledge of law, I have zero hesitation recommending her services for future clients. She is abundantly qualified and capable as well as invested in the quality ..."

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(540) 302-2985

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Vicki L, Francois's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Sebastian M. Norton, Esq. is an accomplished and reputed Virginia and D.C. attorney specializing in estate planning as well as criminal, traffic and juvenile representation. Sebastian has provided countless Virginia and D.C. clients with necessary...

Rating: 9.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Being charged with a crime or serious traffic offense can be stressful. The consequences of a conviction could affect your job, your career and your reputation. I understand this and I take care to assure all my clients as to the strengths of thei...

Rating: 8.3

Review: "Mr. Rakness would always answer my call or return my call promptly. That stuck out. He was honest and realistic with me while also fighting hard for my case. I was glad to have him on my side because I would have been way worse off without him. He..."

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Rating: 8.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I always knew I wanted to be like my grandfather, Richard Beliles, who was a great Kentucky trial lawyer. He was the type of lawyer you read about or see on TV — defending the poor against the most serious criminal accusations, or defending Africa...

Rating: 8.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: For more than 40 years Bob Whitestone has focused his practice on criminal defense, giving clients peace of mind with representation that achieves the best possible outcomes for their situations. Believing that preparation is critically important ...

Rating: 9.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of t...

Rating: 8.5

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Alfred Frank Arquilla's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Christopher Bradshaw has worked at several government agencies, including the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Richmond Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General. Drawing upon this experience, and having tried ...

Rating: 8.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law

Bio: I am a former Senior Trial Attorney (GS 15) at the Narcotics Section, Criminal Division, US Department of Justice, and retired Army JAG officer (Lieutenant Colonel). In addition to graduating from Law School at the University of Virginia with a Ju...

Rating: 9.9

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Hi, I'm Matthew. I approach the practice of law with a focus on helping my clients understand an often complicated legal system. Working collaboratively allows me to anticipate my clients' needs, while also aiding my clients by providing them an i...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury and more

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Rating: 9.4