Claude Stuart Whitehead III

Claude Stuart Whitehead III

also known as Claude Whitehead Law Office

4.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

Suite 3, 420 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA

About Claude

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

As I mentioned above, I was a prosecutor for 5 years. I won my last 20 jury trials in a hostile jurisdiction for prosecutors, the City of Petersburg. I know all the judges and prosecutors within an hour of Richmond very well. I special prosecuted in a number of jurisdictions including but not limited to Chesterfield County, Prince George County, Dinwiddie County, Colonial Heights and several more.

33 years | 10,000 cases

50%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 40%

I practice criminal law and also traffic law. I was a prosecutor for 5 years. I prosecuted all types of cases including murder, drug dealing, bank robbery and rape. I have seen every case you can pretty much imagine. I have the knowledge that 5 years of prosecuting provides and also the friendships with other prosecutors and judges that I have developed over the years. I know how to achieve great results and that is what I strive to do every time I go to court for a client.

33 years | 25,000 cases

40%
Personal Injury 10%

My brother and I are very experience in dealing with all types of accident cases. We work together on a number of cases each year involving car accidents and other types of injuries.

20 years | 150 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

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Law Offices of Claude Stuart Whitehead III

Suite 3, 420 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23226

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Claude Stuart Whitehead III's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best in the business

I was in a jam in the city of Richmond and Mr. Whitehead got everything taken care. I went from facing jailtime to paying a $100 fine. I couldn't have dreamt of a better outcome. I would recommend Mr. Whitehead to anyone and everyone who asked. He was realistic with me throughout the process, easy to... communicate with, and thorough. Do not hesitate to hire Claude Whitehead.

Posted by Crystal | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Claude Genuinely Cares

Claude is an expert, he knows what he is doing and he will get it done. He knows how to handle a case and I doubt he would take one he couldn’t win. That being said he stays busy!!! Be patient with returned communication he is in court all day fighting for his clients. I wouldn’t be a Nurse without h...is help getting me a second chance and a third. I have had a hard life and wouldn’t be where I am without this guys help. Trust me he is on your side.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The Only One You Need!

I cannot express in words how grateful we are to Claude Whitehead for his expertise and guidance through a very scary situation. We made the mistake of hiring a cookie cutter attorney for my son's reckless driving ticket. The original lawyer never questioned anyone or anything in regard to the ticket.... His plan was for my son to complete 50 hours of community service, do the driving course and get character letters to present to the court. The first attorney told us to be there at 9:15 for court at 9:30 and he walked in at 9:50 without even introducing himself. He never questioned the police officer or how he obtained his speed even though I told him that there was two different speeds listed on the ticket. After my son's conviction he told us that we got what he was hoping for, my son kept his license and no jail time. However, he did get a misdemeanor (which is permanent) on his record which was the main thing we were trying to avoid. He clearly had no plan to try to challenge the ticket. We asked to appeal and he basically laughed and said we'd likely see a harsher punishment if we did. The attorney was unprepared to present any information we had sent him to the judge, was late and didn't even know who my son was. We decided the appeal was the way to go and after talking to several lawyers our search ended when I spoke to Mr. Whitehead. He was understanding and compassionate and ready to hit the ground running. He made no promises but boy did he deliver! He laid out a very detailed plan and stuck to it. He was very easy to communicate with and always responded quickly. He explained the how and the why and we always knew where we were with everything at all times. Not only did the charge get reduced to speeding, but the misdemeanor was gone and the fines significantly lowered. If you are looking for a speeding or traffic ticket save yourself a lot of time and worry, call Mr. Whitehead first. We wish we had.

Posted by Nolan | February 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer!!!

Claude is an Excellent lawyer who has years of experience. He helped me out so, so much. He is very affordable and easy to work with. He goes beyond the case and gets down to the details of what is going on. He was very invested in me and my case. I couldn't picked a better lawyer. I highly recommend... Calude to anyone trying to fight a DUI/DWI. Claude is your guy. He is the best.

Posted by Sara | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Truly my savior in a very bad time of need

I was terrified after being stopped and give a ticket for 88mph in a70 zone.Traffic was pushing and aggressive and was in the middle of this pack of traffic,with no way to get out I was surrounded. I’m on a widows pension of 1100$ a month and am traveling between SC and VA TO TAKE care of my 91 yr o...ld mother.I explained I was a disabled vet with ptsd and I was talked to very kind. Mr. Whitehead said he felt good for me after hearing my acts. I was called on the day of court and told I wouldn’t lose any points just a fine rather low. I was never so surprised for such a favorable handling of my case. All I can say is that the man told me he felt good about my case and he truly delivered

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

President, Whitehead Development, Tri-American Properties

2005 - 2019

Attorney, Claude Whitehead Law Office

1998 - 2005

Partner, Chucker and Reibach

1994 - 1998

Special Prosecutor, Colonial Heights Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Dinwiddie County Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Prince George County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

1993 - 1998

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Petersburg Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Richmond Little League

Board Member

Education

1993

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

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Richmond

BS - Bachelor of Science

1985

Virginia Episcopal School

Languages

Spanish

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