H. Eugene Oliver III

H. Eugene Oliver III

also known as Eugene Oliver, H. Eugene Oliver, III

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Harrisonburg, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family

217 S. Liberty Street, Suite 202, Harrisonburg, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Evans Oliver, PLC

217 S. Liberty Street, Suite 202, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801

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H. Eugene Oliver III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer

I had a 87/55 RD charge while on vacation. Eugene answered all my questions, gave me solid advice to help my case, and represented me out-of-state. As a result, my charges were dropped to a speeding infraction of 74/55 and only paid a small fine with no misdemeanor on my record. He gave assuring co...uncil and professionally paved the way in court. Hire him already.

Posted by James | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Quick and Efficient

I emailed several attorneys about my RD case. He emailed me back almost immediately (never heard back from the others). We did a quick phone consult and pretty much agreed on what needed to be done. He arranged to meet me at the court and all went as planned with a quick plea to a much lesser charge ...and a fine. He communicated and explained each step and listened to me then made his recommendations. I feel he is knowledgeable and familiar with options and represented my interests in the matter.

Posted by Germany | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer :))

Mr.Oliver was an excellent attorney for my case! from beginning to end his secretary kept in constant contact with me and made sure I understood everything that was going on.. ( even on court day). I would definitely use Mr.Oliver again anytime (hopefully I won't need to Lol). He was professional..., courteous and knew exactly what he was doing! Thank you guys again ;)

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend Mr. Oliver's services

I was very pleased with Mr. Oliver's very professional service. He spent a lot of time consulting with us for free and that is what made me choose him above other lawyers I contacted. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and helped us navigate the law process to a successful outcome. I would high...ly recommend his services. I also especially enjoyed working with Jenny and found her to be extremely prompt, helpful and caring.

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H. Eugene Oliver III's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Livesay

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Eugene Oliver is an outstanding defense attorney with experience in every type of criminal law matter in Virginia, from serious felonies, violent crimes, and drug charges to misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Mr. Oliver is a knowledgeable and talented advocate for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. I endorse him wholeheartedly to anyone in search of an excellent criminal defense attorney in Northern Virginia."

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Ghislaine Storr Burks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Eugene is a top notch member of the Livesay & Myers, P.C. criminal defense team. His prior experiences as a prosecutor give him an edge over many defense attorneys as he has a demonstrated ability to see and work a criminal case from both sides. He also has extensive and exceptional experience in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court as it relates to criminal matters."

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Lisa Torraco

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently took a continiuing legal education class from Mr. Oliver called "Unreasonable Advocacy: Ethical and Client Focused Sentencing in Drug Cases." He is a very strong communicator. He is knowledgable and very informative. Mr. Oliver knows the law, and knows his mission. He is very impressive."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Anna Lindemann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Oliver is highly knowledgeable about criminal matters in Northern Virginia. I endorse this attorney."

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John O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"

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Giacomo Behar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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William Butler

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced lawyer who zealously protects the rights of his clients."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Oliver is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Wayne Defreitas

Litigation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Snead

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Not only does Eugene's past work as a prosecutor give him invaluable experience, his passion for his clients makes him an attorney you want if you are facing criminal charges. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney for anyone in need of an exceptional criminal defense attorney."

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Matthew Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Mr. Oliver my highest endorsement. He strives to provide quality legal services every day, and his clients always come first. He is experienced and knows the criminal justice system very well."

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Spencer Baumgardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eugene offers his clients the best defense money can buy. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Jennifer Varughese

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"As others have mentioned, Eugene's past work as a prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to serve as a criminal defense attorney. The Northern Virginia jurisdictions can be tough for any defendant to navigate, so finding the best advocate is key. Eugene is such an advocate: knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard-working. I endorse him!"

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Benjamin Griffitts

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Eugene is knowledgeable, conscientious, and passionate in defense of his clients. His past experience as a prosecutor gives him a unique ability to approach cases that many other attorneys don't have."

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Matthew Yao

Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eugene is my go-to guy when I have questions about child support. His experience from representing the Division of Child Support Enforcement is invaluable."

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Karen Williams

Immigration lawyer

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Caitlyn Stubbs

Family lawyer

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Laila Raheen

Family lawyer

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David Marquardt

Family lawyer

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Hunter Hanger

Unknown lawyer

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Danielle Snead

Unknown lawyer

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Kevin Myers

Car accident lawyer

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Susannah Nichols

Immigration lawyer

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Ghislaine Storr Burks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ariel Baniowski

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer

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Anna Lindemann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Smith

Unknown lawyer

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Benjamin Griffitts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Sauer

Unknown lawyer

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Jennifer Varughese

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Yao

Unknown lawyer

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Benjamin Carafiol

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

2015 Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

2015 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

2014 Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2013

2013 Top Contributor Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Evans Oliver, PLC

2016 - 2016

Owner, Oliver Law, PLLC

2013 - 2016

Senior Associate, Livesay & Myers, PC

2012 - 2013

Senior Associate, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Wexell Milman

2010 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General

2008 - 2010

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Mecklenburg County

Associations

2019 - Present

Supreme Court of the United States

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association

Secretary (2017-2018)

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors (2022-Present)

2013 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President (2021); Board of Directors (2018-2022)

2012 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2015 - 2018

Virginia State Bar Special Committee on Communications

Committee Member

2011 - 2016

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Holmes v. Commonwealth, 76 Va. App. 34 (Va. Ct. App. 2022)

US ED Virginia - Impersonating Law Enforcement

Reduction to Non-Criminal Traffic Infraction

McMahon v. Wirick; Virginia Supreme Court - 762 S.E.2d 781 (Va., 2014)

Trial Court Affirmed in Published Decision

Fairfax Domestic Assault and Battery

Client found Not Guilty

Alexandria DUI

Client found Guilty of Reckless Driving

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Education

2008

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Criminal Attorney Eugene Oliver Interviewed About Jameis Winston Case Jameis Winston Case

Publications

2016

The Champion (VACDL) Restoration of Gun Rights - Virginia

2015

The Livesay & Myers Blog Asset Forfeiture In Virginia

2014

The LIvesay & Myers Blog Dress The Part: What To Wear To Court

2014

2014

The Livesay & Myers Blog To Plea or Not to Plea?

2014

The Livesay & Myers Blog The Basics of Bond in Virginia

2014

The Livesay & Myers Blog Why Should You Hire a Traffic Attorney?

2014

Languages

English

Activity

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