William Jeffrey Dinkin

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William Jeffrey Dinkin

also known as William J. Dinkin

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20 reviews
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Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

101 Shockoe Slip Ste K, Richmond, VA

About William

Biography

Bill Dinkin has been practicing law since 1990 and has concentrated his practice in the area of criminal law and civil litigation. His peers have regularly voted him among the Legal Elite for crimin...

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 35 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stone, Cardwell & Dinkin, Plc

101 Shockoe Slip Ste K, Richmond, VA, 23219-4144

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Posted by Eve | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best to ever do it

It’s hard to even put into words how much Mr. Dinkin means to me and my family. From the very beginning, he was incredibly easy to talk to about anything. No matter how stressed or overwhelmed I felt, he always took the time to calm my worries and explain everything in a way I could actually understa...nd. He never made me feel judged—just supported. I was facing a serious conspiracy indictment, and because of his dedication and knowledge, I was able to fight my case from home on pretrial release instead of sitting in prison. That alone changed everything for me. In the end, I was facing up to 4 years, and he helped get my sentence down to just a year and a day. That gave me a real chance to come back to my life and my family. My case was even more complex because I had a separate situation in Burbank that required me to retain another lawyer, and Mr. Dinkin didn’t hesitate to help with that. On top of that, I was also facing an immigration issue, and he exhausted every resource to ensure I was recognized as a derived citizen. He literally went above and beyond anything I could have expected. He made me feel like I wasn’t just a paying client, but a friend he was genuinely invested in helping. What really stood out to me was the kind of person he is beyond just being an amazing lawyer. After I was sentenced, he came to check on me on his own just to make sure I was okay. That meant more than I can explain. It showed me that he genuinely cares about his clients as people, not just cases. His entire team is just as incredible—kind, genuine, and always there when you need them. It’s unfortunate that we had to meet under these circumstances, but I’m truly grateful that we did. He played such an important role in my life, and I will never forget what he’s done for me.

Posted by Chris | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A Late Thank You

Bill takes the definition of “counsel” to heart. His legal acumen was superb, but his constant availability and reasoning with me was outstanding. I’m proud to have had him on my side. Someone who, cares, that wants to see you succeed- that’s Bill Dinkin. Im writing this years after my case, but a...lso understand I would never be where I’m at now without him.

Posted by CC | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Attorney

  I cannot praise Attorney William Dinkin highly enough for the unprecedented legal representation he provided where I had the privilege of seeing first hand what makes him exceptional and in his own league that should be considered as new standards of practice for new and seasoned attorneys.  ...Mr. Dinkin work is unique in his way of not only combining legal expertise, dedication, and strategic approach which were exceptional; his ability to empathize with his clients understanding the difficulties they’re going through.    Throughout the entire experience, Mr. Dinkin demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and a thorough knowledge of the legal system and through a unique ability to translate client concerns to legal advice and vice-versa, he maintained an exceptional communication not only of the case status but proper expectations.    Closing in, a successful outcome was achieved thanks to the expertise, knowledge of the law genuine care and support during what was undoubtedly the most difficult time experienced. His professionalism, integrity, and commitment to securing the best possible outcome were truly remarkable.     I will now and forever without hesitation recommend Attorney William Dinkin to anyone in need of the best criminal defense attorney

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have learned from Bill since before I was a law student and can honestly say that he is the most professional, ethical and thorough attorney I have ever met. When you hire Mr. Dinkin, you get exactly what you paid for. He has won numerous awards for his abilities and is universally respected among his peers, judges and clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, William J. Dinkin, PLC

Education

1990

University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law

JD

1986

University of Virginia

BA

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