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Jeffrey C. Early has been practicing law for over 40 years, is a founding partner of Early Powell & Wilson, PLC, and a lifelong resident of central Virginia. Mr. Early enjoys practicing a variety of law including, traffic, criminal, personal injury, estate planning, civil litigation and enjoys a very active real estate practice. He is the Commissioner of Accounts for Madison and Greene Counties.
Attending the University of Richmond, Roanoke College and George Mason University School of Law, Jeff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Law degrees. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Virginia State Bar, and the Madison-Greene Bar Association. He served as the attorney for the Town of Madison from 1992-2009.
One thing Jeff is passionate about is education. He served on the Madison County School Board from 1992-2013 (Chairman the last twelve years), on the Germanna Community College Board from 1988-1996 (Chairman for three years), is a founding board member of the Madison County Education Foundation and currently serves on the board of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation.
Jeff is an avid sports fan who enjoys mentoring youth and serving his community. He served as Assistant Coach of the Madison County High School Basketball Team from 2007-2010 winning the State Championship in the last year. He is devoted to his wife and daughters and enjoys traveling.
Over 40 years of providing reliable legal services to the residents of Virginia. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
41 years
Estate Planning
25%
41 years
Real Estate
25%
41 years
Personal Injury
15%
41 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 42 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Early Powell & Wilson, PLC
(540) 948-6848
Fax
Po Box 620, 1287 N Seminole Trail, Madison, VA, 22727
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(434) 985-3344
Fax
P.O. Box 228, 65 Deane Road, Ruckersville, VA, 22968
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Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mr. Jeff Early helped me reduce my reckless driving charge to speeding
My speed was 94/60 MPH in Madison county (a county notorious for being ruthless against speedsters). As an immigrant student, I was looking at some serious consequences like deportation/expulsion from school if convicted with or without jail time. I spoke to several lawyers before hiring Mr. Early. H...
Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dedicated and Professional
I highly highly highly recommend Mr. Early. Mr. Early continued to go out of his way throughout the process to provide updates, answer my questions, prepare me for court, and settle my worries. He is well known and liked by everyone in Madison, including the police officers and court staff, which pro...
Posted by Peter | November 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent, competent representation
Mr. Early was sympathetic to my case and empathetic while dealing with me. He did everything he promised, and more. He is well-versed, knows the law, understands courtroom dynamics, and got me a fair, just, and positive result for my case. Working with Mr. Early made me feel more confident regarding ...
Posted by Tamara | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I highly recommend Attorney Jeff Early
Mr. Early worked with me on a serious traffic incident that I had in Greene County. If convicted, it could have been devastating by causing me to lose my job. Mr. Early not only had the ticket reduced, but he had the charge completely dismissed. He is well known to the police officers and court staff...
Posted by J | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended
I am an international student in gradate school. It was my first time of speeding and was charged for reckless driving (90+/60). I did not even know what would be the consequences until I consult several lawyers in my area. I was so anxious and scared that I might even go to jail or expelled from the...
Jeffrey Clore Early's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have referred cases to Jeff for 25 plus years without a concern that our client would not have the best representation possible. He is the "go to" guy for matters on the 29 corridor from Culpeper County to Charlottesville to for years. I have also referred my wife's family members to Jeff as well; I cannot think of a higher degree of trust."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Managing Partner, Early Powell & Wilson, PLC
2019 - Present
Attorney, Early & Powell PLC
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Early, Powell, Rakness & Wright PLC
2008 - 2017
Attorney, Early & Powell
1984 - 2008
Attorney, Berry & Early
Associations
2020 - Present
Virginia Associations of Commissioner of AccountsBoard Member
2018 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1985 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Madison-Greene Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2020
Virginia Associations of Commissioner of AccountsMember
Education
1983
George Mason University School of Law
J.D.
1978
Roanoke College
B.B.A.
Languages
English