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 23 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 23 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 31 - 34 of 34 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Radu | April 03, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving by Speed - Out of State Resident

I received a reckless driving ticket for doing 87 mph in a 70 mph as an out of state driver. Knowing form past experience that this is a very serious charge that could directly impact my security clearance, I took a chance on Mr. Long based on other reviews I read online. I could not have been any... happier with the result (he got the case dismissed with only court costs). The interactions leading up to the trial were very professional and pleasant. The advice given by Mr. Long on what to say, (as well as what not to say) was spot on, and led to the dismissal. Mr. Long knew the judge, as well as the officer, so I was able to benefit form their past interactions. I highly recommend Mr. Long to anyone who has traffic violations around the Richmond area or surrounding counties.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Went great, had a better than expected result

I had a RD by Speed charge (84/65). It was a pretty dumb mistake to make- the only thing you are speeding to get to in this area is the next wall of traffic. David was very helpful. I followed his advice and took an online driving safety course/test (if you pay attention to the course, the test is ex...tremely easy) and provided him with a few other documents. He handled the rest. He was actually able to get my case dismissed, which was certainly better than expected (my understanding of it is that generally the charges get reduced but not completely dropped). I couldn't be happier with the result. It was well worth it and I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Brenda | November 21, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Citation - Emporia VA

I called Mr. Long after I was cited for speeding. An out of state'r, I had no idea the consequences of being cited for 82 in a 70, which included the non-stated additional charge of reckless driving. I was lost, and had never been cited for speeding. I called several attorneys; Mr. Long called me b...ack. He listened to my issue, gave me all the information I needed, and was quite professional, not to mention, kind. He offered quite a reasonable fee, and represented me without my ever having to return to court and assisted me at every step of the way. Case closed, to my satisfaction. I highly recommend him, cannot say enough good things about him and, yes, I am a real person.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Waste of Money

I paid 1,000 for Mr. Long's help regarding a reckless driving ticket. I still got points on my driving record, my license suspended, a hefty fine, and even had to sit in a cell for four hours. He threatened me with ten days of jail time. It was a speeding ticket on a highway. No one was injured. I... sat through plenty of cases before me going just as fast and I feel like I spent 1,000 dollars and did not get my money's worth at all. He threatened ten days of jail so hard and so much that my whole family was worried sick.

David Long

Replied last October 14, 2024

I'm sorry that you believe you did not get your moneys worth from my representation. I understand your frustration that the judge decided to hold you in the back for four hours. Every judge has a cut off point where they start giving jail time on high speed cases. Most judges give jail time when the speed reaches 100 mph, and for some judges the limit is 95 or even 90 mph. Fortunately no-one was injured in your case, but these judges see many high speed cases which result in injury and even death, so they view driving at very high speeds as reckless and dangerous behavior. However, even in very high speed cases, we can mitigate the amount of jail time through driving school, community service hours, a clean driving record, and other evidence that we provide to the court at sentencing. I'm sorry that in this case we were not able to achieve a satisfactory result. Lastly, I apologize that I came across as threatening. I presume that your speed was such that either I thought that the general district court judge may give you ten days, or that an appeal of the general district courts decision could result in a ten day sentence in the circuit court. Either way, my intent was to provide information, not to threaten. I'm sorry that I caused you and your family to worry. Please contact my office if you would like to discuss this case further, or how I could have served you better. Sincerely, David Long

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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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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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