David Avard Chipman Long

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David Avard Chipman Long

also known as David A.C. Long

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 22 years

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

5600 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA

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About David

Biography

Aggressive, Experienced, and Honest. Call me for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 34%

24 years

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

24 years

33%
DUI and DWI 33%

24 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

David A.C. Long, Attorney at Law

5600 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA, 23226

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David Avard Chipman Long's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

263 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 36 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reduced tickets

I live out of state in MD and received Reckless and Aggressive driving tickets in Hanover County, VA. Mr. Long was able to reduce my tickets to improper driving and a $500 fine. Mr. Long was easy to reach and very knowledgeable of the legal system. 100% recommend.

Posted by T.D. | July 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Gets the job done

I, like many, fell victim to the notorious Dinwiddia, VA speed trap and Virginia's utterly absurd reckless driving law. My offense was 87 mph in a 70 mph zone. In Maryland I probably would not have even pulled over, but in Virginia, thus is reckless driving and a misdemeanor crime. After calling a... handful of attorneys in the Richmond area it was very clear David Long knew the system, the judges, and knew exactly how to handle my case. David even goes as far as asking for a biography so he can humanize his client to the judge and make the case that this offense is not in your character, but rather, a one time lapse in judgement. After speaking with David I paid his very reasonable fee (just as or more reasonable than other attirneys I spoke with), sent him my bio and driving record, and then sat back and waited for David to do his work. Like many others who have used David, I was informed that the judge had dismissed my case with the only requirement being I take a $35 online driving course. If you end up in a similiar situation, I urge you to contact David and let him do the work for you. Simply paying the fine for this ticket would have cost me thousands of dollars in fines and increased insurance premiums, but for just a few hundred dollars, David handled everything. And as far as my record shows, nothing ever happened. I genuinely recommend David Long for anyone fighting a serious traffic violation and am very grateful for the services he provided me.

Posted by Ben | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Experience, Sound Advice, and Delivers!

I am an NC resident who received a speeding ticket over the Memorial Day Weekend in Dinwiddie County. At the speed I was pulled, NC would have suspended my license for a minimum of 30 days. David walked me through the process, advised me on things like Driver Improvement Courses, etc. He responded t...o my emails directly and my phone calls, answering all of my questions. His cost was very reasonable and his client interface was excellent. David felt confident he could ask for a dismissal with only court cost to be paid. I was a bit skeptical at the speed I was going but he delivered! No insurance cost increase, etc. and of course no suspension. I would highly recommend David to anyone needing defense in the surrounding Richmond Area.

Posted by Paul | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Long represented my daughter for a speeding ticket which included a reckless driving charge.

Mr. Long did an outstanding job understanding the situation that led to the reckless driving charge. He explained the documentation we needed to provide in excellent detail, which ultimately lead to the judge dismissing the reckless driving charge. I was very impressed with his overall knowledge of... the court system that rendered the results we were looking for in the case.

Posted by Eric | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Job

I was charged with Reckless Driving, called David the same day. He provided expert legal services at a very reasonable price. I followed all his instructions. Come the day of the hearing, David was present with me and my case was dismissed.

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David Avard Chipman Long's Lawyer Endorsements

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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."

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Thomas Chaffe

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Eliot Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You won't find a better lawyer to listen to you and to fight for you."

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John Weiland

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Long is a well respected attorney in the area. I endorse him without reservation."

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Brenton Bohannon

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Personable and hard working. Very effective."

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Richard Mattox

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mansi Shah

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave will quickly figure out the most important issues in your case. He is smart, prepared and quick on his feet in court."

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Gregory Hough

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a fantastic lawyer. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to handle any traffic, DUI or criminal matters."

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Daniel Leavitt

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Vyborny

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael La Fratta

Unknown lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Eliot Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Weiland

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Brenton Bohannon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Braswell

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Galeski

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Richard Mattox

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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John March

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mansi Shah

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paula Bernstein Hough

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Gregory Hough

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Daniel Leavitt

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Vyborny

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael La Fratta

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Chaffe

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Christopher Bradshaw

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Science

Vice Chair of the Board

2003 - Present

Richmond Criminal Bar

Attorney Member

2013 - 2015

Richmond Community Criminal Justice

Board 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.

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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

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