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About Samantha

Samantha Bohannon focuses her practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before opening her own firm, Mrs. Bohannon served as a Magistrate for Region Six, which includes Richmond, Henrico, New Kent, Williamsburg, York/Poquoson, James City, Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, King and Queen, King William, West Point and Charles City. Mrs. Bohannon's prestigious position has given her a unique understanding on probable cause and common errors law enforcement officers typically make.  Often times law enforcement has more than enough evidence to convict you, but that doesn't mean you're guilty.  Not only is it the Commonwealth's burden to prove you are guilty, but it is also their duty to follow the law.  Mrs. Bohannon's years of experience as a Magistrate makes her especially skilled in spotting suppression issues that could keep you out of jail.  Don't settle for the attorneys who tell you that they will "hold your hand through a guilty plea" or "work hard to get you a deal."  Instead, call Samantha Bohannon and have her find a way to keep you out of jail.  Just say you want Samantha!

Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsCriminal defenseDUI and DWIDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 20%

  2. DUI and DWI: 20%

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

  4. Wills and living wills: 20%

  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

704 Main St
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Bohannon & Associates

704 Main St
West Point, VA, 23181

315 South Main Street
Emporia, VA, 23847

12001 Courthouse Circle
New Kent, VA, 23124

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
VAAuthorized to Practice Law201202/12/2017
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Willard Owens AwardAppalachian School of Law2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney/OwnerBohannon & Associates, PLLC2015 - Present
MagistrateSupreme Court of Virginia2012 - 2015
ServerShort Lane Ice cream2012 - 2012
Bookkeeper/general employeeWare Neck Produce2003 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Virginia Young Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - Present
Virginia State Barmember2012 - Present
Appalachian School of Law BoardSecretary2015 - 2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Appalachian School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
James Madison UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Landlord v ex-TenantJudgement in our favor
Debtor v CreditorDebtor did not meet statutory requirements and debtors case was denied
Client v. CorporationCompensated
Client v. DMVlicense reinstated after medical suspension
Commonwealth v. 84/70reduced to non-moving violation
Commonwealth v. RD 83/70reduced to non-moving violation
Commonwealth v. Fail to Maintain ControlNot Guilty
Commonwealth v. Failure to obey highway signreduced to non-moving violation
Petitioner v. RespondentCase dismissed
Spouse v SpouseSpousal support granted

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Honestly helped me and my brother

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She is very helpful, when you try to contact her she gets back to you right away. If we had a problem she was right there to help us fix it and explain everything to us since I am from out of state. I would highly recommend her if you ever get a reckless driving charge like I did she really help me get everything dropped with just taking a class and paying court cost, I could have been slapped with six points or my driver's license taken away from me my insurance raised but she honestly help me get through this process for the first time I have ever gotten a traffic ticket and needed to get a lawyer. So if you are ever looking for a good lawyer please give her a call
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Highly recommended!!!

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Mrs Bohannon, has by far, exceeded my expectations for council. She handled a child support case for my husband. She appeared in court on his behalf in one day and produced positive results. After seeing how she handled his case I hired her for my child support case and she was responsive, stayed in communication with me, and guided me through the process. If I ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely be using her again. She is highly recommended.
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Custody

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Ms. Bohannon was very responsive, sensitive to my needs, and was able to achieve a positive outcome. Furthermore, she saved me time by corresponding with me directly via phone, email, etc. I would definitely use her again should I have a need!
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Professional, Prompt and Thorough

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Ms. Bohannon handled our uncontested divorce. She gave us all the information we needed to complete our responsibilities, was always on time for appointments and kept us informed of any changes or concerns. The process was quick and cordial. Thank you Samantha! :)
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Drunk neighbor's joyride on tractor

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Thank you Samantha for your advice. Homeowners ins. will pay but I still haven't reported him to the police. Waiting to see if he can cough up 10 grand.

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Justin Criner, Litigation Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
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Noah Peterson, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
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Samantha is an excellent criminal defense attorney who zealously defends all of her clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Rebecca Melone, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
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Travis Owen, Family Attorney on Feb 9, 2016
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Thomas Dodd, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
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Jennifer Ferrara, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 11, 2016
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Marc Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 11, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Samantha is a knowledgeable attorney that is able to assist you with your family law needs. I have referred multiple clients to her that needed assistance with their family law issues.

Paul Bohannon, Litigation Attorney on Jan 11, 2016
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Samantha is a polite, demure looking attorney. But she is feisty and, with all due grace, can be as tough as they come. She served as a Magistrate, so she knows the system and the people.

Cody Remington, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
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James Cook, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
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Brenton Bohannon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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Works very hard and wants the best for her clients.

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