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David Avard Chipman Long
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Biography
Mr. Long is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he was the captain of the varsity wrestling team. After graduation, Mr. Long coached high school wrestling for five years, during which he was named coach of the year and Vice President of the Virginia Independent School Wrestling Association.
He then enrolled in the Washington and Lee School of Law, which is one of the top twenty-five law schools in the United States. During law school, Mr. Long interned with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in Loudoun County and clerked for a federal judge in Philadelphia.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Long settled down in Richmond, Virginia, where he worked at the Public Defender’s Office in the City of Richmond. Mr. Long rose to the level of Deputy Public Defender while handling cases ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to murder, rape and arson.
Mr. Long developed a reputation as both a exceptional litigator and a shrewd negotiator. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Long became a partner at the law firm of Meyer, Baldwin, Long & Moore, where he continues to defend citizens against the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If you have been charged with a crime or a traffic violation Mr. Long will defend your rights to the fullest.
Aggressive, Experienced, and Honest. Call me for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
34%
24 years
Criminal Defense
33%
24 years
DUI and DWI
33%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2020 2019
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5
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
David A.C. Long, Attorney at Law
5600 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA, 23226
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Posted by John | November 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great professional job
David, was introduced to me by a U Richmond graduate who had used his firm before. David was extremely helpful explaining the process of dealing with a moving violation in the State of Virginia. He did a great job of navigating through the whole process.
Posted by Charles | November 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding service!!
David Long provided my daughter with outstanding legal representation in regard to a VA reckless driving matter. He is extremely familiar with VA state law and the local courts, and was communicative and understanding throughout the process. Most importantly, he delivered an extraordinarily favorabl...
Posted by Wilson | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Work and Met Every Expectation With No Complaints
Mr. Long tried my case without me present so that I did not have to miss work and travel a long distance. He worked to reduce my speeding charge significantly, kept me abreast of all relevant information without my having to ask and I came out much better in the end than I ever thought I would. Lik...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrific Work
Mr. Long was able to get the best-case scenario worked out with the court with regards to my case. Thanks to his efforts and work, and of course his knowledge of the circuit and those that work in his surrounding area, I was allowed to remain in my home-state while the case got resolved. David was es...
Posted by castro | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Smart Lawyer
David handled my traffic case for me in Goochland General District court. He is efficient and he knows the law very well. He exhibited my case with sense of professionalism and dignity. I will choose him any day.
David Avard Chipman Long's Lawyer Endorsements
Christopher Bradshaw
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Long is an excellent attorney, whose combination of skill, extensive preparation, and professionalism is rare in our industry. I would never hesitate to refer a relative or friend seeking the assistance of a criminal or traffic lawyer to David Long."
"I would recommend David Long to anybody charged with either a criminal or traffic offense in Virginia. Always the consummate professional, he is thorough, honest, and extremely skilled - an excellent attorney."
"You won't find a better lawyer to listen to you and to fight for you."
"Mr. Long is a well respected attorney in the area. I endorse him without reservation."
Brenton Bohannon
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Personable and hard working. Very effective."
"David is a great attorney and always seems to get fantastic results for his clients. I would highly recommend David to any one in need of a traffic attorney."
"Dave will quickly figure out the most important issues in your case. He is smart, prepared and quick on his feet in court."
"David is a fantastic lawyer. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to handle any traffic, DUI or criminal matters."
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DUI and DWI lawyer
John Weiland
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
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Gregory Hough
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Daniel Leavitt
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David Vyborny
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Michael La Fratta
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Thomas Chaffe
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Christopher Bradshaw
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Christopher Toepp
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Experience
Honors
2016
Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2016
Virginia's Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2015
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2015
Clients Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Criminal Law Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Meyer, Baldwin, Long, & Moore LLP
2003 - 2012
Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender
2001 - 2001
Intern, Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney
2000 - 2000
Intern, Federal Court Judge Bruce Kaufman
Associations
2013 - Present
Virginia Department of Forensic ScienceVice Chair of the Board
2003 - Present
Richmond Criminal BarAttorney Member
2013 - 2015
Richmond Community Criminal JusticeBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Bott
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. Johnson
Commonwealth motion not to prosecute.
Commonwealth v. Puetz
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. Cornell
Reduced to speeding infraction.
Education
2002
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
University of Richmond Guest Speaker
Forensic Science in the Law
2011
VCU Police Training
Police Testimony in Court
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I only took 1 speed ticket in 3 years and i paid it. My score was +3 suddenly i was -4?!!! there a way to get it clean?!!
06 Jan 2022
Q&A
Speeding ticket?
07 Jul 2017
Q&A
Can I be arrested for roommate's underage drinking? She is on the lease so I cannot ask her to leave and I can't move.
28 Aug 2015