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

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4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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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... incredibly prepared and walked into court with confidence and a deep understanding of the law. What initially drew me to him were his great reviews online, and after meeting him in person, I immediately saw why others spoke so highly of him. His knowledge of extradition procedures and Virginia law was clear from day one. He communicated with us every step of the way, answered all my questions, and never made me feel like we were just another case. Thanks to his work, my son was released on bond in both cases while he awaits his next court date. Mr. Stanton truly fought for him, and I will always be grateful. I highly recommend Stanton Law for anyone needing legal help—especially if you're facing complicated extradition issues. Mr. Stanton is a dedicated and exceptionally skilled attorney who truly advocates for his clients.

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...d couldn't remember certain facts. My case was dismissed by the judge.

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...n already stressful situation much worse. From the outset, I struggled to get clear communication or timely updates regarding my son's case. It felt as though my concerns were dismissed, and I was left without the guidance and support I desperately needed during this challenging time. To add to my frustration, I found that he overcharged me significantly. When I requested an itemized bill for clarity, he responded with a bill for close to $18,000 as what I can only describe as a sarcastic move. This lack of professionalism is unacceptable. I would not recommend William W. Stanton to anyone seeking legal representation. Every client deserves an attorney who is committed to their case, communicates effectively, and handles billing transparently. Unfortunately, I did not find those qualities here.

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...e was able to get my charges reduced to a misdemeanor without jail time. If you need an attorney that will put his best effort into your case. Will is the right person for you.

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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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