William P. Akers

William P. Akers

also known as Peyton Akers, William Akers

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 10 years

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

150 Strawberry Plains Rd., Suite E, Williamsburg, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Woodmere Law P.L.L.C.

150 Strawberry Plains Rd., Suite E, Williamsburg, VA, 23188

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William P. Akers's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Effective and Honest! The absolute best lawyer !

We have all heard the stories about attorneys and I do believe that most if them are not to be blindly trusted and that they are way overpriced for the service they provide.HOWEVER, PEYTON AKERS has retired my faith that there are some great men who choose legal careers. From the moment I met him, h...e was up front with me about the complexities of the matters I wanted him to handle and in the same breath, he told me he could handle everything and achieve the best possible results. He far exceeded my expectations. His services were affordable and most importantly, he made me confident that I was in great hands. I cannot imagine using anyone else for the legals needs of my family and my business. This man is the best attorney in town .

Posted by Robin | November 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A true pleasure to work with

Mr. Akers came highly recommended from a friend, and I can only agree with my friend's assessment. Mr. Akers went above and beyond my expectations for researching case studies to assist with my defense. He maintained regular contact with me and kept me up to date with the progress after my case. His ...diligence and expertise put my mind at ease, and even secured a dismissal for my case. I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend him to others.

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William P. Akers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Gillette

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peyton is a young, energetic attorney who is passionate about defending his clients and seeking the best possible results."

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Joel Dash

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"William P. Akers is one of the most talented trial attorneys that the legal profession has to offer. Mr. Akers high level of fluid intelligence allows for adaptability to highly complex and novel situations, which in turn leads to increased chances for success in the given matter. As an attorney, there is no one that I would more likely turn to if I needed legal representation myself."

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Paul Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Peyton is fantastic! I'm so glad he's on Team Woodmere Law. He's tenacious, professional, and determined. He's a great person and an excellent attorney."

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Brandon Waltrip

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have worked with Peyton on a number of cases and find him to be an attorney with a strong work ethic and a commitment to advocating for his clients. I have referred many clients to him and will continue to do so."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2015

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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