Jeffrey Clore Early

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Jeffrey Clore Early

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57 reviews
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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury

Po Box 620, 1287 N Seminole Trail, Madison, VA

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Over 40 years of providing reliable legal services to the residents of Virginia. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

41 years

35%
Estate Planning 25%

41 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

41 years

25%
Personal Injury 15%

41 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 1
Gold Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 42 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Early Powell & Wilson, PLC

Po Box 620, 1287 N Seminole Trail, Madison, VA, 22727

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Jeffrey Clore Early's Reviews

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Posted by J | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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... country because of the charge. I was doomed. Nevertheless, I am very glad that I was referred by my school's legal service to consult Mr Early. I also verified on the internet that he has really good records over the years. So I scheduled a phone chat with him, and I was so impressed by his professionalism and caring personality so I immediately decided to hire him. In contrast, most other lawyers I consulted simply scares me of the bad consequences and thereby 'threat' me with some unreasonably high fees. If you are in the similar situation with me, I would highly recommend you to at least schedule a chat with him. Indeed, it turns out to be a perfect decision, as Jeff totally knows his stuff. He asked me to obtain the necessary materials and managed to lower the charge to improper driving with the requirement to do 30hr's community service in a month. However it was hard to find community service during the pandemic. Again Jeff helped me to extend the timeline to 4 months. In the end, I am very satisfied with the outcome and really thankful for Jeff's dedicated services.

Posted by Nichole | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Jeff is amazing! I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal advice or services. Made the whole situation a lot less stressful. He is wonderful at what he does and he has helped me and many others that I know.

Posted by David | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A++

Extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. Fantastic to work with Mr. Early. Genuine, thoughtful, and professional. I would absolutely contact Jeff again in future for legal representation.

Posted by Jason | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I was charged with DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer, Eluding, and Failure to Obey a Highway Sign. Mr. Early was very professional and courteous throughout the entire process. He kept me well informed about my case which made the experience a lot less stressful. Mr. Early gave sound legal advi...ce and then allowed me to make the important decisions. After numerous negotiations with the prosecutor and several interviews with the arresting officer, Mr. Early successfully had the DUI and Failure to Obey a Highway Sign charges nolle prossed. During his negotiations he was also able to have the Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer charge amended to Reckless Driving. Final charges were Reckless Driving and Eluding. This is a far better outcome than I had anticipated and could not have done it without Mr. Early’s representation. I highly recommend Jeff Early for any of your legal advice.

Posted by Osborne | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

In July of this year, I made an unbelievably stupid choice that resulted in my facing Felony charges with the potential penalty of years behind bars. Jeff was recommended to me as the go to attorney in the Charlottesville area by an attorney with a very perstigious law firm in Richmond, VA with w...hom my employer does business. Jeff agreed to see me shortly after I contacted his office and he was retained by my wife and I without hesitation during our first meeting due to his professional, non-judgemental and pragmatic approach to my case. Without going into much more detail, Jeff was able to get the charges reduced to a Misdemeanor (for which I am forever in his debt) and I am currently in the process of putting the consequences of the unbelievably choice I made in July behind me. I still have to give the Commonwealth its'pound of flesh, so to say, but I am able to do it now in a way that is somewhat on my terms and that, once completed, I will be able to move on from with no lingering affects. If I am ever in trouble again, or indeed, if I ever need legal advice in the future, I will contact Jeff Early.

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

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 Accounts

Board Member

2018 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1984 - Present

Madison-Greene Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2020

Virginia Associations of Commissioner of Accounts

Member

Education

1983

George Mason University School of Law

J.D.

1978

Roanoke College

B.B.A.

Languages

English

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