Paul E. Freeman

Paul E. Freeman

3.6
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Williamsburg, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

4095 Ironbound Rd, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA

About Paul

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.

4095 Ironbound Rd, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA, 23188

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Paul E. Freeman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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1 star (5)

Posted by Amber | April 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't just don't a waste of money

Might as well not even go to court if this is your lawyer the fact he still has to be paid for showing up late and rolling over like a dog is beyond me. Even the judge laughed at this man.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DON’T HIRE THIS LAWYER

INEFFECTIVE COUNSELING DIDN’T DO ANYTHING IN THE CASE. ALL HE FUD WAS TAKE EVERY PENNY WE HAD AND RUIN MY FAMILY LIFE. HE WILL JUST TAKE YOUR CASE FOR YOUR MONEY. WE HAD MADE A HUGE MISTAKE HIRING THIS LAWYER. HE DIDN’T EVEN FIGHT THE CASE NOT EVRN WITH LITTLE OR MUCH AGGRESSIVENESS . WHEN I SAY IN...EFFECTIVE COUNSELING IT SAYS IT ALL. IF YOU LOOK GOR MORE REVIRWS IN OTHER PAGES YOU WILL FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CASES SND I WISHED I HAS SEEN THEM BEFORE I WOULDN’T HIRED HIM. HE DOESN’T EVEN DRESS UP LIKE A LAWYER AND HE DON’T EVEN SPEAK IN COURT TO DEFEND YOU NOT EVEN USE EVIDENCE IF YOU HAVE ANY. LIKE I SAID NO HELP AND INEFFECTIVE COUNSELING . I SPOKE TO ANOTHER LAWYER OF ANOTHER STATE AND GOT CONFIRMATION THAT ALL HE DID WAS TAKE MONEY AND DID NOTHING FOR US. LOOKING FOWARD TO HANDLE THIS SITUATION PAID HIM SO MUCH MONEY TO RUIN OUR LIFE AND LEAVING US BROKE WITH NO MONEY FOR NOTHING.

Posted by Cheryl | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely appreciated all Mr. Paul Freeman's help to me.

I totally appreciated Mr. Freeman positively giving me the hope I needed in such an unexpected and trying time that happened in my life. He really listened to me, I held his attention so much so that truthfully he told me the worst case outcome to be upfront with me, but assured me that he would ma...ke sure that he would get me out of being incriminated..... WITH THE HELP FROM THE ALMIGHTY GOD that is what he did. I truly thank my Father God, Jah, and Mr. Freeman for doing so.

Posted by Anonymous | August 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Questionable Ethics

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 r...equest 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!!!

Posted by Teara | August 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely lazy,

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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Paul E. Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ariel Hedgepeth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Mario Stellute

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Gaten

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

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."

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James Hawkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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David Gore

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

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."

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William Akers

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.

2009 - 2016

Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Paul Freeman, Esq.

2008 - 2009

Contract Attorney, Hire Counsel

2007 - 2007

Fellowship, Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Williamsburg Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Member

Education

2007

William & Mary Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Norfolk State University

MA - Masters

2001

Norfolk State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Signs that Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream is Coming True

Civil Rights

Languages

English

Russian

Spanish

Activity

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