Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.4095 Ironbound RdSuite 201Williamsburg, VA, 23188United States (757) 300-0309

Paul E. Freeman

Avvo Rating8.4

Williamsburg, VA
Licensed for 13 years

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About Paul

I DEFEND!, and I LOVE what I do. there are few things in life as rewarding as helping a person through a difficult period in their life. There is a certain joy and excitement that comes with helping a person overcome adversity. The Virginia State Bar does not allow attorneys to claim that they are experts in a particular field of law- but I constantly study the law; and talk about the law with my friends and family. I converse with colleuges about interpretations of statutes and case law; and we often debate public policy versus strict interpretations.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 30%
Family: 30%
DUI and DWI: 20%
Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

Languages spoken

English, Russian, Spanish

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Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.

4095 Ironbound Rd
Suite 201
Williamsburg, VA, 23188

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
VA	Authorized to Practice Law	2009	10/20/2015

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Managing Attorney	Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.	2009 - Present
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Paul Freeman, Esq.	2009 - 2016
Contract Attorney	Hire Counsel	2008 - 2009
Fellowship	Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office	2007 - 2007

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Williamsburg Bar Association	Member	2010 - Present
American Bar Foundation	Member	2009 - Present

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
William & Mary Law School	JD - Juris Doctor	2007
Norfolk State University	MA - Masters	2002
Norfolk State University	BS - Bachelor of Science	2001

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Signs that Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream is Coming True	Civil Rights	2012

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4.0 stars3.9 (11)

5 Star		73%
4 Star		0%
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1 Star		27%

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Awesome experience dealing with Mr Freeman

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 9, 2021

This man was my court appointed attorney. not sure if everyone knows how that works but if he beats the case he gets little to no money. this man was a blessing he beat all my charges with a smile on his face. God bless u my friend. I'll use u from now on for sure. Awesome experience

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Thank you Mr. Freeman !

5.0 stars

Posted by Denise
January 24, 2019

Our family has hired Mr. Freeman a few times in the last couple of years . He is professional and personable. We haveThank you Mr. been very pleased with his services and would call on him again if needed . We highly recommend him .

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Silent Warrior

5.0 stars

Posted by Risa
January 20, 2019

Mr. Freeman was professional, courteous, and knows the law! He represents. This is rare among attorneys who are profit orientated. He genuinely take the time to understand those he serves. His honest feedback was trustworthy. If you have a criminal matter and are not sure who to have represent you, call his office for a consultation & bring all your paperwork & an honest account. He will fight for you!

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Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 8, 2016

Paul was great! He was aggressive, tenacious and compassionate. I highly recommend him!

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Previous case and Consultation

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 8, 2016

Mr. Freeman helped my family beat a previous case that was pretty serious. We were very much impressed and very much appreciative to have Mr. Freeman handle such a case for us and we will always continue to seek Mr. Freeman for help for any and all future cases when needed. Mr. Freeman has the brains and answers to all of our questions and with quick responses. Great lawyer and I recommend him to any and all who needs a great lawyer.

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Amazing Lawyer that eased my worries!

5.0 stars

Posted by Brooklin
November 8, 2016

I was charged with littering, which, to my surprise, is a misdemeanor. I was very anxious over this, and really nervous, but Mr. Freeman made me feel much more relaxed about the charge and helped me a lot! From moving my court date and guiding me through the process, to the final court date, he was attentive and reassuring. Then, the day of court, I was literally in the court room for all of one minute while he got the charges dropped. I will definitely be using him in the future should I ever need more legal help, and I definitely would recommend him to anyone! Bonus: He's also got a great sense of humor!

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Great Lawyer, Great man! Goes hard for your cause

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 7, 2016

Great Lawyer. Knowledge is amazing. You can trust this man to go to bat for you when times get hard and uncertain. He always makes time, does not rush you, speaks the truth. Affordable, I totally appreciate this man.

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If I or anyone I know is ever in need of a legal professional, I'm giving Mr. Freeman another call!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2016

Mr. Freeman helped me out with a speeding ticket. Although this was a less serious crime compared to other cases he receives, he still treated my case as if it was just as important. He told me exactly what I needed to do in order to receive the best possible outcome on my court date. He has a very welcoming personality and he is loved by everyone who meets him. You can see this is true with every encounter he has with members of the court, policeman, clients, etc. Because of this, I felt that I already had an advantage with the judge, which was calming in a rather stressful situation. Because of everything Mr. Freeman told me to do & his prestigious reputation, my ticket got dismissed!

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Questionable Ethics

1.0 star

Posted by Anonymous
August 17, 2021

My experience with this lawyer is second hand as he was hired by a woman with a history of fraud and forgery to obtain a permanent protective order against me based on a string of lies she had concocted which had no basis and no police reports or evidence to prove. The judge very quickly denied the request as it was obvious to everyone in the room this woman was delusional at best. Mr. Freeman just stood there, seemingly dumb-founded as his client made statements that conflicted each other and were clearly not well thought out lies. I’m absolutely sickened that an attorney that has taken an oath to uphold the law would allow himself to be a part of a case such as this. He clearly took this case for the money and nothing else. I am a mom of 9 children who are all upstanding citizens. I have no criminal record, and am a leader in the community. I would never hire a lawyer with this kind of ethics. Disgusted!!!

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Absolutely lazy,

1.0 star

Posted by Teara
August 15, 2021

I finally found this lawyer just so I can write how horrible my experience was. After all the good reviews on here I assumed I would have the same experience but was I wrong. I hired him for a first time offense back in 2018 he did absolutely nothing to fight for me. I was from out of state and could not make the court date so I trusted him to handle the case like he said he would. Did absolutely nothing but fast talked me and got a misdemeanor on my record over (grinder) paraphernalia I’ve heard of people beating their case for way more serious cases. I could’ve handle the case myself and saved some money stay away especially if you’re from out of state. Absolutely lazy and the worst lawyer ever!!!! Do not trust him with your case!

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Ariel Hedgepeth, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul works hard for his clients and I highly recommend him.

Mario Stellute, Family Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Paul. Excellent lawyer who continues to get incredible results for his clients. I highly recommend his services.

Ariel Hedgepeth, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Paul works hard for his clients and I highly recommend him.

Mario Stellute, Family Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Paul. Excellent lawyer who continues to get incredible results for his clients. I highly recommend his services.

Michael Gaten, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Mr. Freeman is a true trial dog. I can say with first hand knowledge that he knows how to hold the prosecution's feet to the fire. If you need a pitbull in a suit in the courtroom he is your man.

James Hawkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is competent, industrious, meticulous, compassionate, and diligent. A pleasure to work with.

David Gore, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Freeman has exceptional attention to detail and works tirelessly on his clients' cases. Without hesitation, I would recommend Attorney Freeman to a friend and/or family member. In my opinion, Attorney Freeman is one the best attorneys in the greater Hampton Roads area.

William Akers, Unknown Attorney on Sep 6, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Paul Freeman is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He has an impeccable reputation within the legal community. He works well with the Commonwealth Attorneys in multiple jurisdictions to get the best results for his clients. I have personally seen him go the extra mile for clients and work miracles in the courtroom.

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Awesome experience dealing with Mr Freeman

5.0 stars

Thank you Mr. Freeman !

5.0 stars

Silent Warrior

5.0 stars

Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Previous case and Consultation

5.0 stars

Amazing Lawyer that eased my worries!

5.0 stars

Great Lawyer, Great man! Goes hard for your cause

5.0 stars

If I or anyone I know is ever in need of a legal professional, I'm giving Mr. Freeman another call!

5.0 stars

Questionable Ethics

1.0 star

Absolutely lazy,

1.0 star

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