William W. Stanton VII

William W. Stanton VII

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Glen Allen, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

4932 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Serious Criminal Offenses

14 years | 1,000 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

Serious DUI and DWI Offenses

14 years

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

Serious Domestic Violence Offenses

14 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Serious Traffic Offenses

14 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

William W Stanton VII PLC

4932 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060

William W. Stanton VII PLC

10301 Memory Lane, Suite 201, Chesterfield, VA, 23832

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William W. Stanton VII's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jacob | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best attorney in RVA !!

After relocating to the area, I found myself navigating unfamiliar highways and received a ticket as a result. Fortunately, I discovered Will, who is highly regarded as a traffic attorney in the area. I contacted him, and within less than 12 hours, he took on my case. I'm immensely thankful for his a...ssistance. Will successfully had my ticket dismissed, and I feel fortunate to have had his support during this ordeal. Throughout the process, Will and his paralegal Lawson promptly addressed all my inquiries, leaving me thoroughly satisfied with my choice of defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He is who you need!

I contacted William Stanton’s office on a Sunday evening and he called me back in a few minutes which was a great deal to me and my family. My family member was about to being charged with felony. He talked us through options and recommended a solid plan. In the next few days which were super stressf...ul for us he was available all the time and led us to the best next move in each step. Eventually using his skills and knowledge of law he was able to talk to police and other authorities and convince them not to press charges . He also helped us settle with the other party. I recommend him without any reservation. I hope I don’t need a lawyer again but if I do he is definitely the person to go to.

Posted by Gracia | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exemplary Legal Defense: A Grateful Client’s Review of Will Stanton, VII

I had the privilege of working with Will on my reckless driving case, stemming from an unfortunate accident where I collided with another vehicle. From our first meeting, Will demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that immediately put me at ease. He exhibited a strategic and thoughtf...ul approach to helping me prepare for and ultimately presenting my case in court. Throughout the process, Will maintained clear and open communication, ensuring I was well-informed at every stage. He treated me with empathy and respect, making a challenging situation more manageable. Thanks to Will, I avoided the severe consequences of a reckless driving charge and my case was fully dismissed. I wholeheartedly recommend Will Stanton to anyone seeking a dedicated and skilled defense attorney.

Posted by Nancy | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

William did an excellent job representing me for domestic violence charge. He was very thorough and explaining, and answered any questions I had. I felt at ease knowing that he provided me with the best legal advise. We took the case to trial and won. I was found not guilty and am very thankful to ha...ve had William represent me. Very highly recommended.

Posted by Kent | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic case dismissed!

Will Stanton did an excellent job representing me in a traffic case involving a fallen load from my truck, a class 1 misdemeanor. He made excellent use of the documentation I provided , met with trooper and prosecutor and managed an excellent result. He is very personable and highly recommended. ...

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

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"Mr. Stanton is a highly skilled and respected lawyer in central Virginia. He cares deeply about the well-being of his clients, and has achieved results in cases which other lawyers thought impossible. I highly recommend and endorse him for anyone needing representation for a criminal or traffic matter."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

CALI Award -- Advanced Trial Practice, CALI

2011

CALI Award -- Evidence, CALI

Work Experience

2022 - 2023

Prosecutor, Chesterfield Commonwealth Attorney's Office

2019 - 2022

Prosecutor, Richmond Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Associations

2023 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Reckless Driving Speeding Ticket

Charge Dismissed

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Education

2011

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

J.D.

2009

University of Richmond

B.A. Leadership Studies

Speaking Engagements

2023

Annual Conference of Central Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys

Fighting to Win -- How Clients Deserve the Best in Legal Representation

Publications

2009

University of Richmond Honors Thesis Sex, Power and Deep Diversity

Languages

English

French

Spanish

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