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Brenton James Bohannon

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About Brenton

Brenton Bohannon focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohannon served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for New Kent County Virginia, where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal and traffic cases in the Circuit, General District, and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts. His experience as a prosecutor, along with his psychology and education background, provide a unique perspective on how to best represent clients, whether he is defending a criminal case, litigating a contested divorce or resolving a child support issue.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Bohannon’s first career was in education. The knowledge and skills he developed while serving in the administration of a public school system and teaching High School Biology is a great asset to clients. Mr. Bohannon is an effective advocate for his clients and has established relationships with his former colleagues, which benefit his clients. When not practicing law, Mr. Bohannon is actively engaged in community service, social outreach, and serving in the Lions Clubs International.

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Practice areas

OtherSpeeding and traffic ticketBusinessDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 30%

    Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in New Kent County and criminal defense in all other surrounding areas.

    8 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    8 years

  3. Business: 20%

    7 years

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket: 15%

    8 years

  1. Litigation: 10%

    7 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Bohannon & Associates

704 Main St
West Point, VA, 23181

      12001 Courthouse Circle
      New Kent, VA, 23124

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      VAAuthorized to Practice Law201310/05/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers24
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top Attorney's in North AmericaWho's Who Legal2016
      Client's Choice AwardAVVO2015
      Who's Who in American Law SchoolsWho's Who Legal2013
      Dean's ListAppalachian School of Law2013
      Willard-Owens AwardAppalachian School of Law2013
      Member of the YearLions Clubs International2013
      Green Bowl Challenge WinnerAppalachian School of Law2013
      Dean's ListAppalachian School of Law2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyBohannon & Associates2017 - Present
      Assistant Commonwealth's AttorneyNew Kent Commonwealth's Attorney Office2014 - 2014
      AttorneyRiley & Wells Attorneys At Law2014 - 2017
      AttorneyBrenton J. Bohannon, PLLC2013 - 2014
      Law ClerkBohannon Legal2013 - 2013
      Contract Attorney- Toxic Tort LitigationBohannon Legal2013 - 2014
      Law ClerkBohannon Legal2012 - 2012
      InternBuchanan County Commonwealth's Attorney2011 - 2011
      Independant ContractorAndrews Kurth2009 - 2009
      Biology TeacherOkeechobee County2005 - 2008
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Virginia State BarAttorney2013 - Present
      Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Appalachian School of Law Alumni AssociationMember2013 - Present
      Lion's Club InternationalMember2010 - Present
      Appalachian School of Law Alumni AssociationVice President2014 - 2015
      Appalachian School of Law- Honor CourtJustice2011 - 2012
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      ForbesGot a Ticket? Here's How Much Your Car Insurance Premiums Will Increase2012
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Virginia Trial LawyersDefending Major Traffic Cases2015
      Virginia Indigent DefenseCertified2014
      Appalachian School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2013
      Eckerd CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2005
      The John Cooper SchoolHigh School Diploma2001
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      U.S. Law Shield Education SeminarUse of Deadly Force2016
      Use of Deadly Force in VirginiaUse of Deadly Force2015
      Graduating Without a Job OfferMarketing Yourself2015
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Malicious Wounding & StrangulationNolle Pros
      DWIReckless Driving- Non Alcohol Related
      MurderDismissed
      COMM v. MURDERDismissed
      Comm v DUI/RefusalReckless Driving
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      Reviews

      (25)4.5 stars
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      Review Brenton Bohannon

      Exceptional Attorney

      5.0 stars

      Posted by

      I originally called Mr. Bohannon's office related to a non-compliance charge against my husband for interlock violation. We previously worked with another attorney but because the attorney was also friends with the judge and court employees in a small town, time and effort did not seem to be taken for fair evaluation of my husband's case and the attorney did not seem to address certain issues with the judge on behalf of clients due to his personal conflict of interest. My husband was not under court order for interlock but instead in a voluntary program. Thus, these charges should never have been filed. I searched for an attorney outside of the usual local group and located Mr. Bohannon. I called on a Sunday to leave a message as I needed representation ASAP and actually got a call back that very day! I was impressed with his communication skills, empathy for both myself and husband, and prompt response. I was able to schedule an in person meeting within a couple of days. At that meeting, he dedicated uninterrupted time to my husband's case, explaining what the possible scenarios might be in court and how he would handle each one, as needed. He worked diligently on my husband's behalf to keep him from spending time in jail, away from work and family, understanding that he was in a voluntary program. He was not afraid to discuss that my husband was not actually under court supervision and thus non-compliance charges were not appropriate. He began working with the DA before even entering the courtroom, ensuring that court proceedings went smoothly. Attorneys should do the job that they are hired to do, regardless of their relationships with court employees in the community and with Mr. Bohannon, it was clear that he took his job seriously and worked to get the best results for his client. If you do not have trust and rapport with your attorney, you are less likely to have success and Mr. Bohannon established both of these immediately and continued to exemplify this professionalism throughout the process.
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      Excellent, professional, compassionate representation

      5.0 stars

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      Mr. Bohannon took on a complex case of mine in the summer of 2016. He worked hard and quite effectively to limit the damage from the case over the next two years. Brent knows the system, he knows the people, he cares about his clients, he gives good advice, and he gets positive results. You can't find a better criminal defense attorney in Central Virginia.
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      Effective Lawyer

      5.0 stars

      Posted by

      Mr. Bohannon represented me in New Kent County for following too close. He was very professional, and his relationship with the New Kent County court staff made the process easy. He got me off of the unfair charge and did so before we even walked into the courtroom. I'd definitely hire him again!
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      Compassionate, smart, and concerned

      5.0 stars

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      Although I would like to have zero issues that necessitate Mr. Bohannon's services, if I had to pick up the phone to contact an attorney for traffic court it would be him. He was informative, educational and kind when addressing my needs. He made sure that I understood all of my options before we moved forward on anything and he answered my questions thoroughly before we got in front of the judge. One of the things that seems to help in general is the relationship that your attorney has with the court, through continuances and appeals I was in front of several judges and DA's with him and they demonstrated willingness to work with him and a genuine respect for him. Whether you think so or not, I am sure that this went a long way in his ability to negotiate with "the court". He didn't pander or come across as weak when dealing with them but had a natural rapport with everyone that we came across. The outcome from my appeal could not have gone any better down to having 2 of 3 traffic charges dismissed and the most leninent and least disruptive sentencing that I could have hoped for. I watched him argue on my behalf and use all of the tools of his trade without appearing slick or disingenuous to the judge and ultimately it made me confident that he would be more helpful than harmful in my case. I breathe a lot easier after having selected him as my attorney and recommend that you contact him if you are seeking someone that treats you like more than a case file. I appreciate everything that he did for me.
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      Excellent representation

      5.0 stars

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      Brenton was patient and very professional in the court room. His negotiation skills with the prosecutor were amazing. I Highly recommend Brenton for your criminal and traffic violations. Excellent attorney and he will get the job done.
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      Amazing

      5.0 stars

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      Very awesome lawyer. He guided me through the specific steps I needed to take to dismiss my charges and that is exactly what got my charges dropped. He was very patient with the case and it couldn't have turned out better. So grateful and happy with him as my lawyer I definitely recommend for anyone with charges from felonies to misdemeanors.
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      Amazing lawyer

      5.0 stars

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      Mr Bohannon is the most excellent trial lawyer I have seen. Not only that but he stands behind his clients in the most difficult of times. He has the perfect balance of being real and sympathetic in the most difficult of times. There are no other lawyers in the area I would recommend over him. If you are looking for the best well you found him.
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      Sussex County Citation

      5.0 stars

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      Unfortunately and even though I know Sussex County VA is heavily monitored for speeding, I was issued a citation for 86 in a 70. Don’t let what happened to me happen to you. I had my cruise control set for 75 MPH, when I saw the two police cars in the median of I95 North, I panicked and instead of decreasing my speed with the control by 5 MPH, I hit the button in the wrong direction, not once but twice which in fact increased my spend by 10 MPH. Technology in our cars is very innovative, but one button hit in the wrong direction can not only be very dangerous, but also costly and in this case, broke the law. Given the severity of my circumstances, I required legal representation and Brenton Bohannon was high recommended as someone to represent me. I also did my reach and appreciated Brenton’s very good online reviews. He knows the area, the people involved (down to the Officer that issued the citation), the legal system in Sussex County and I’m satisfied with the outcome I received with Brenton’s representation. Mostly importantly, I would not have received this outcome had I not been represented by legal counsel. All this said, I highly recommend Brenton Bohannon to safeguard your driving privilege, driving record and insurance rates. Thank you, Brenton!
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      Client Oriented Attrorney

      5.0 stars

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      Excellent representation from start to finish. I was in a situation that was very stressful and my outlook was bleak. I was facing a Felony and two Misdemeanor charges with three witness testifying against me. Every call that I made to Mr. Bohannon's office was returned promptly. He kept me informed on what was going on with my case and always tried to put my mind at ease. I had many sleepless nights due to the case, however I always thought about what Mr. Bohannon told me. He continually told me that I hired him to worry about the case and I needed to try to just relax and he would resolve it for me. When I arrived for my pretrial hearing I was informed by Mr. Bohannon that the felony charge had been dropped. He explained to me that only charges that I was facing was the misdemeanor charges and explained the possibilities. Mr. Bohannon continued to work for me and was able to get one of the misdemeanor charges dropped for me. My case was resolved at pretrial and I did not have to serve any jail time and had to pay court cost. I couldn't ask for better representation! I would highly recommend hiring Mr. Bohannon if you ever need an attorney that is going to look out for your best interest
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      Job Well Done!

      5.0 stars

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      I am very profound of Brent's work. Brent was able to calm me down and address what had to be done during my arrangement and trial. I was arrested for possession of marijuana and reckless driving. I was ordered to abide my the CAASAP program for my marijuana charge, I live out of state in New York where marijuana is decriminalized and it was hard for me to stay in a outpatient rehab due to lack of interest for my case. The court was not happy with that and wanted to punish me. I was found guilty of the charge because I was unable to complete the CAASAP program, although I had a DSM 5 clearance letter to excuse my absence From outpatient. I was ordered 30 days in jail, the sentence got suspended, and $500 bail and court fees. Case closed. I was not happy. Brent got the judge to agree to open my case for appeal and after many words, presented paperwork and evidence, my marijuana charge was dismissed. Brent understood it was not fair that I was being penalized due to disagreements across many state boarders. I highly recommend Brent's services or anyone from Riley & Wells, the paralegals were very informative and were able to help a great amount when the attorney was unavsilable.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Lawyer William Edward Riley IV

      William Riley, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 22, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer James Richard Cook II

      James Cook, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Nicholas Huntley Armes

      Nicholas Armes, Unknown Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
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      Mr. Bohannon is an excellent lawyer. He has the experience and foresight needed to get his client the results they need. I would have no hesitation referring anyone with a criminal matter to him.

      Lawyer Justin Lee Criner

      Justin Criner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Some lawyers shy away from the big cases. Bohannon is not one of those lawyers.

      Lawyer David Avard Chipman Long

      David Long, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Travis John Owen

      Travis Owen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Bohannon is an exceptional person and attorney. His tireless work and zealous advocacy does not go unnoticed. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need.

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      Thomas James, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Michael Andrew Hyman

      Michael Hyman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

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      Thomas Dodd, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer.

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      Marc Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 11, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is an attorney that will fight for you and your rights.

      Lawyer Cody Alan Remington

      Cody Remington, Unknown Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Samantha Bohannon

      Samantha Bohannon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He will fight for everything he can to help you and will make you feel important.

      Lawyer James Richard Cook II

      James Cook, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Paul M. Bohannon

      Paul Bohannon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive yet practical.

      Lawyer David Vyborny

      David Vyborny, Unknown Attorney on Nov 24, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer William Edward Riley IV

      William Riley, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 22, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Mitchell Mead Wells

      Mitchell Wells, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

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      • Hourly Rates $250-$250/hour
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