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5.0 /5.0
67 Client Reviews
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Joseph Mcgrath
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Your License is Your Life. Call: 804-414-8322
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
50%
36 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
40%
45 years
Personal Injury
10%
45 years
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Awards
2021 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 45 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
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Communication Style (14)
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Character & Conduct (10)
Cost of Services (9)
Compassion (6)
Trustworthiness (3)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Mike | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Joe saved my life
Joe is very professional and knows his stuff. He also is extremely easy to work with and handles your matters as if they were his own. I was arrested this summer for two charges (felony hit and run and driving on the revoked) and reached out to Joe to help me. These are serious charges for anyone and...
Posted by CM | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent and professional
I was scared to death after getting my first DUI. I just knew my whole life from that point on would never be the same. I contacted a few attorneys and none of them gave me any hope. Pretty much told me what I was gonna lose and for payment would stand next to me in court. Thank Goodness for Joe. He...
Posted by Colin | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
No Contest
Joe represented me for a DUI charged. His unyielding commitment in my defense was apparent from beginning to end. My dealings with him was at once professional and personable; the name of empathy being his true and obvious motive in my predicament. Observing him in court was something like observing ...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015
Extremely professional.
Spoke with Mr. Mcgrath for the first time yesterday. Have full confidence that he will represent a family member well. Extremely knowledgeable. Fit our family member into an already very busy schedule. Clearly, he has concern for his clients. Highly recommend.
Posted by Neil | November 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend
Having to go to court is a stressful experience. Joe McGrath took much of the anxiety out of said situation. He was kind, considerate and patient with a nervous client. He took time to explain what was happening and what to expect. He stayed in contact prior to my day in court and was responsive in ...
Joseph Mcgrath's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe knows traffic and DUI law. More importantly, he knows how to use his knowledge to advocate for his clients. He has earned his fantastic reputation."
"Joe's knowledge of the law is based both on his unique legal mind and years of experience. Joe has a reputation of being a diligent and effective advocate for his clients. Having worked with him and observed him in court, I am always impressed with his ability to consistently get good results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Excellent attorney who will work his heart out for your case. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. See him in court in Richmond area 2-3 times per week. Always prepared to try a case. Has good courtroom demeanor and is respected by prosecutors and judges."
"Joe is one of ONLY three lawyers in the whole US that I'd agree to sign for pro hac vice. No question, no hesitation. Joe is my " go-to guy" for all things traffic law in the Commonwealth- he knows his stuff, he's absolutely fearless and he's one damn fine lawyer. Wish there were more like him."
Charles Homiller
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Mcgrath has the requisite training, knowledge and experience to successfully represent those accused of a crime. He is someone to trust. He has earned a great reputation for being a zealous and professionally aggressive advocate for the citizen among us who has been accused of a crime."
"Joe has the trial skills to handle any case that comes his way. The thing that makes him better than others lawyers is that he studies the science surrounding DWI/DUI charges. Joe knows Virginia's new breath tester; Joe has the state's manuals from the manufacturer! Most other lawyers do not even know the name of the manufacturer of the EC IR II. I strongly endorse Joe in the DUI/ DWI practice area."
John Weiland
DUI and DWI lawyer
Elliott Bender
Criminal defense lawyer
Travis Newton
DUI and DWI lawyer
Mary Mendini
DUI and DWI lawyer
David Morgan
Personal injury lawyer
John Luxton
Criminal defense lawyer
J. Beale
DUI and DWI lawyer
Charles Homiller
Criminal defense lawyer
Terry Driskill
Criminal defense lawyer
Justin McShane
DUI and DWI lawyer
Robert Keefer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Ethics and Legal Standards, Legal Network
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Owner, Joseph McGrath Atorney at Law
Associations
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
2005 - Present
National College of DUI Defensesustaining memeber
2000 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
1981 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Sectionmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Anderson
Motion to Suppress granted, case dismissed
Education
1980
Law Reader
Licensed by VA State Bar
1974
University of South Flordia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2015
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Search & Seizure: Suppression Granted for Traffic Stop Delay
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I’m 17 and was arrested for a dui. can they drug test me for marijuana and can my parents refuse?
17 Jul 2021
Q&A
I have been charged with reckless driving in Virgina but I have a Maryland license will i still get points in MD?
19 Jul 2021
Q&A
Got my first ticket for going 78 in a 55. Will they take my license? this is my first time getting in trouble. And I’m 17.
15 Feb 2021