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William W. Stanton VII is an aggressive and dedicated Virginia criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who fights to protect the rights and freedom of clients facing criminal and traffic charges. As the founder of Stanton Law, he defends individuals throughout Virginia.
With more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor for the Commonwealth, Mr. Stanton brings insider knowledge and extensive courtroom skill to every case. He knows how the state builds cases and how to challenge them effectively.
Born and raised in Richmond, Mr. Stanton graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies, earning the second-highest GPA in his class. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law as a John Marshall Scholar, the school’s most prestigious scholarship. He was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the McNeil Law Society, served on Law Review, and received awards for Advanced Trial Practice.
Before founding Stanton Law, Mr. Stanton served more than ten years as a criminal prosecutor, handling cases ranging from violent felonies such as murder, arson, and malicious wounding to DUI, reckless driving, and other traffic offenses. His prosecutorial experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of how cases are built, investigated, and tried, an advantage he now uses to defend his clients.
At Stanton Law, Mr. Stanton represents clients in Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts throughout Virginia. His practice includes:
If you are facing criminal or traffic charges anywhere in Virginia, from Richmond to Loudoun County, William W. Stanton VII is the advocate you can trust to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
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4932 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
10301 Memory Lane, Suite 201, Chesterfield, VA, 23832
64 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Andrea | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fights for his clents!
I can't say enough good things about Attorney William Stanton and Stanton Law. My son was facing extradition—first to Virginia, and then Florida attempted to extradite him back. It was a nightmare situation, and I honestly had little hope, especially going into the second hearing. But Mr. Stanton was...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Gang Task Force
All I'm going to say is when gang task force attempted to set me up, profile me and charge me without merit I called Mr. Stanton. The prosecutor attempted to bully me into pleading guilty. Mr. Stanton said we are going to trial. He asked the right questions, and the officers changed their stories an...
Posted by B st Jean | October 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Truck driver
I got a reckless/accident tickets in a commercial vehicle. Will Stanton had me do community service before my Court date and had everything dismissed and didn't have to pay a court fee.
Posted by Mrs. Moshrefi | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Title: Extremely Disappointed with William W. Stanton
I regret to say that my experience with William W. Stanton has been the worst I have encountered with any attorney in my adult life. I reached out to him for assistance with a bond hearing for my son, with a bond amount of $5,500. Unfortunately, his lack of responsiveness and professionalism made a...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
No Jail time for a serious charge
I retained Mr. Stanton for very serious charge that could have resulted in many years of prison time. Mr. Stanton put me and my family at ease from the very start. He talked to us in his office on a Saturday. He was always available to talk to myself and my family when we had questions or concerns. H...
"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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2011
CALI Award -- Advanced Trial Practice, CALI
2011
CALI Award -- Evidence, CALI
2022 - 2023
Prosecutor, Chesterfield Commonwealth Attorney's Office
2019 - 2022
Prosecutor, Richmond Commonwealth Attorney's Office
2023 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Charge Dismissed
2011
J.D.
2009
B.A. Leadership Studies
2023
Fighting to Win -- How Clients Deserve the Best in Legal Representation
2009
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