Jeffrey Clore Early

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Jeffrey Clore Early

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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 41 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 41 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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Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reduced a reckless driving case to a nonmoving violation

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding legal representation provided by Jeffrey C. Early. From the very beginning, Jeff was professional and knowledgeable in achieving the best possible outcome for my case. I was facing a reckless driving charge, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. Jef...f guided me through every step of the legal process, explaining my options clearly and ensuring I understood the potential outcomes. His deep understanding of the law, along with his strong negotiation skills helped a lot to reach an exceptional result—having my charge reduced to a nonmoving violation with no points on my driving record. Jeff went above and beyond by presenting evidence of my defensive and aggressive driving course completions and over 77 hours of community service to the Commonwealth’s attorney and the court. His dedication and strategic approach made a significant impact, leading to a favorable resolution.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing lawyer, went above and beyond

I'm beyond grateful to have found Jeffrey Early for a reckless driving case in Madison County - 95/60 knocked down to traffic infraction. I spoke with multiple attorneys and Jeffrey Early stood out by far -- he has both the local knowledge (he knows this court and all the players super well - both pr...ofessionally and socially) and the savviness to help ensure he gets the best possible outcome for his clients. I felt supported and taken care of, which is so important when going through something like this! Sounds cheesy but I do think this whole experience changed my life - I am much more mindful of the impact speeding has to myself, family, and others. I'm from out of state and originally we agreed I'd fly back to appear in court to give myself the best chance of getting the reckless driving charge knocked down but because the police officer wasn't able to make it to court that day and I did everything Jeffrey Early asked me to do (12 hour online driving school, community service, character references), he was able to get my case settled and I didn't have to fly out. It saved me a ton of headache and money.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Better Call Jeffrey Early

Mr. Early is a fantastic lawyer and very knowledgable. He helped to get my reckless driving case dismissed and saved me a lot of time and hassle. He worked to communicate with me properly and explained the procedure thoroughly. I would highly recommend him for the job.

Posted by Andrew | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Legal Representation

I chose Mr. Early to represent me for a reckless driving case, and I was very pleased with the results. This was my first interaction with the legal system, however Mr. Early gave me the tools and advice to confront my case with the best possible chance of success. He was polite, professional, respon...ded promptly when contacted, and was a pleasure to work with. His extensive knowledge of traffic law and familiarity with those who work in the judicial field were extremely beneficial to my case. His services were affordable and in my eyes, 100% worth the cost. In the end, Mr. Early was able to help me get my case dismissed and helped me keep my record clean, for which I am extremely grateful.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great for speeding ticket

Mr. Early helped me get my reckless driving charge to dismissed with court costs. Great lawyer!

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Jeffrey Clore Early's Lawyer Endorsements

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

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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