John Matthew Weiland

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John Matthew Weiland

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

3437 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

About John

Biography

Weiland Button, PLC - Experienced and Committed DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Weiland Button, PLC - Experienced and Committed DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Weiland Button, PLC - Experienced and Committed DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Weiland Button, PLC - Experienced and Committed DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Weiland Button - Attorneys at Law

3437 W Cary St, Richmond, VA, 23221

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Law Offices of John Matthew Weiland

4301 E Parham Rd, Henrico, VA, 23228

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Law Offices of John Matthew Weiland

7515 Library Drive, Hanover, VA, 23069

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Law Offices of John Matthew Weiland

400 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA, 23219

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John Matthew Weiland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Posted by Katie | September 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

They’re Awesome

Mr. Weiland and team have been and are phenomenal. Apart from being warm and all around great people they're even better and honest attorneys. They were very transparent with me throughout my entire debacle with Henrico county aka the worst place in the US to get a ticket. I was going 96/65 and was ...promised certain jail time by the cop, the judge and everyone else. Mr. Weiland presented his argument and in short was met with "I'm not buying it from the judge". As I stood there in tears, John proceeded to argue down the judge as to why he needed to see things from another perspective! The judge's response was "in all the years l've been on the bench that has got to be the best argument l've ever heard for I was speeding but didn't know I was speeding" I walked out court with a result that was unimaginable for anything at that speed coming out of Henrico. I was given a regular speeding ticket. After leaving court the judge called and it was reduced 10-14 over.... I paid 250 plus 66 dollars in court fees. Let me tell you they were also the most affordable out of all the attorneys I consulted with! I was quoted on average 2000-5000 bucks! The Weiland firm was fair and reasonable, and by far the best attorney I've ever dealt with !

Posted by Michael | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Retain This Law Firm!!!!!

I retained the Weiland Law Frim for a reckless driving ticket that I got in February. I was speeding going 31 miles over in a 45 zone. I was easily facing jail time loss of my drivers license and not to mention the hefty fines I would have to pay. But thanks to John Weiland and Josh Stock they got m...e completely off! The Law Firm from the paralegals to the lawyers are very helpful down to earth and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend using this team if you ever fined yourself in any traffic trouble like I was. I hope I never see myself in that situation again but if I am i know who i will be calling WEILAND LAWFRIM! Thank you guy for all you did for me ill never forget it.

Posted by Amy | April 22, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Excellent Customer Service

Katie answered my call and unfortunately, my situation cannot be resolved at this time but I still found that she provided me with more information than any of the previous offices I spoke to and with such a friendly demeanor. I will definitely be calling this firm back if I am in need of an attorney....

Posted by Khadira | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

90/55 (misdemeanor) reduced to 15 over ($150 fine)

Weiland did an outstanding job. What you pay a lawyer for is their connections in the court, ability to make quick judgements, and their knowledge of the law and John hit all 3 points with 5 stars. Henrico is a hard court and on top of that my record wasn’t clean as far as speeding. Originally I was ...in a courtroom with a judge that while kind, would probably not have reduced my speeding out of misdeameanor due to the amount of 45 mph over. However he was able to use his quick thinking and knowledge of the court to allow me to switch courtrooms and in front of a judge that MAY have been a bit more lenient. He was very upfront with me about the potential outcome of the case and what I was facing- but I wholeheartedlyuu believe that with another lawyer in the same situation I would’ve ended up with a misdemeanor for speeding. This speaks to John as an individual on top of his expertise in his field. Now as a client- you do have to do your part as well -and I think that is what helped because all John had to do was worry about the court because I did everything that was asked prior and it was a long list of things. However those same things were the reason the Judge said “this is a very excessive speed but the amount of things you did to mediate is why I’ll reduce it to 15” (not exactly verbatim but the same message.) My driving record had a previous speeding ticket, and 3 accidents. I think that everything was worth the price and I will hopefully never have to use his services again. But if i needed another lawyer I would use him again.

Posted by Tom | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My 17 yr old son - 96mph Reckless… DISMISSED

Mr Weiland was EXCELLENT. From the first meeting he gave us specific instructions regarding the various steps to take to build an arsenal of positives to present to the judge before arraignment. Although primarily a circuit court defense attorney, he took our case and was great in dealing with the ...juvenile court prosecutor, judge and bailiffs. So supportive both professionally and emotionally for my son. We did as directed and thankfully the end result TODAY was CASE DISMISSED!!! Thank you, John!

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Joseph Mcgrath

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 06

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Personal injury lawyer | Jul 11

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"Truly one of if not the best attorney in Richmond, VA."

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Corey Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Long

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 03

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"John does a great job for his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Marc Boyko

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Caddell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samantha Upton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Flusche

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

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"I've worked alongside John in the courtroom, and I can attest to his dedication to his clients. He fights to make sure clients get the best result possible."

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Matt Pinsker

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed John in court on multiple occasions and have found him to be a smart and well articulated litigator. Clients will be well served by hiring John Weiland as their attorney. ~Matt"

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Clayton Worthington

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

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"John's a great attorney who can manage your case from start to finish. I would highly recommend him for all of your criminal and traffic defense representation."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

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Samantha Upton

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Andrew Flusche

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Matt Pinsker

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Mitchell Wells

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

CALI Award - Products Liability, University of Richmond School of Law

2011

CALI Award - Corporate Finance, University of Richmond School of Law

2011

CALI Award - Advanced Trial Advocacy, University of Richmond School of Law

2010

CALI Award - Local Government Law, University of Richmond School of Law

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Managing Partner, Weiland Button, PLC

2020 - 2025

Attorney, The Weiland Firm

2016 - 2020

Attorney, Weiland Upton

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Caddell Weiland

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Riley & Wells

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Moran Reeves & Conn, PC

2002 - 2008

Senior Medical Sergeant, U.S. Army Special Forces

Associations

2024 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

KBS, Inc. v. Hospitality Furnishing, Inc. et al

Summary Judgment Granted

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Education

2012

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

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Driver Privilege Card Study

Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Publications

2010

The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) Defending the Practicalities of DUI in Virginia

Languages

English

Activity

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