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Criminal and Traffic Defense attorney dedicated to providing honest, compassionate, and client-focused representation for clients in Metro Richmond and Greater Central Virginia.
Traffic Defense and Criminal Defense are the only practice areas we handle. This focus is deliberate - it allows me to funnel all of my experience, skills, and legal knowledge into the highest quality representation for my clients and get them the best results possible. I have successfully handled hundreds of Criminal and Traffic cases, including felonies and misdemeanors such as:
DUI & DUI-drug charges
Driving on Suspended & Driving Without a License
Eluding
Hit and Run
Aggressive Driving
Reckless Driving
Lesser traffic violations like Speeding Tickets and Minor Accidents,
Drug Possession & Drug Distribution
Larceny
Assault
Assault on a Police Officer
Underage Possession of Alcohol & Fake ID
Firearm Charges
Expungements for eligible cases.
Straight-forward case assessment - I believe every prospective client deserves to know exactly what I know. I will not exaggerate the trouble you are in to convince you to hire me. I will not try to sell you on results I know are unlikely. In some cases, I will be the bearer of wonderful news and in some cases, I’m going to tell you things you don’t want to hear.
Whichever side you fall on, I want to hear your story and understand your priorities and concerns. We can then come up with a plan to achieve the best result possible and navigate your case together.
I handle cases in City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Greensville, Brunswick, New Kent, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Caroline, Hanover, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Powhatan, Prince George, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights.
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412 Libbie Avenue, Ste 2, Richmond, VA, 23226
30 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Norman | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Lawyer
I would definitely recommend Upton Law. Always answered when I called if not I would here from her that evening. Ms. Upton was so awesome I was sick and went to the hospital so I missed my Henrico court date. My #1 LAWYER reach out to me to let me know I had a warrant out for my arrest. She made it ...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Both tickets dropped - Highly recommend
I was pulled over in March by a Virginia state trooper and ticketed. I researched online for my best option and I chose Samantha Upton based on her reviews. I contacted Mrs. Upton and was reassured that she could handle my case. I had 2 months of worry being charged with a class 1 misdemeanor traffic...
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Non-moving, no points
I got an 84/70 reckless driving ticket amended to defective equipment charge, which is non-moving and no points. She was extremely professional and kept me updated on the case.
Posted by Scott | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best!
Samantha took my sons reckless driving case and had him extremely prepared for court. He was facing a license revocation and possibly time in detention center. Samantha made sure he did all the required tasks the court would want completed before his court date. I would HIGHLY recommend Samantha for ...
Posted by Olga | November 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Attorney
Samantha Upton saved me from the damage of losing my license and taking a misdemeanor charge, which could have impacted my career. She always kept me well informed of my situation every step of the way. She is extremely professional, sympathetic and devoted to her clients. I would certainly use her h...
"Samantha Upton is a very well respected and effective attorney in the area of traffic law. I endorse her without hesitation."
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2009
The A.D. Williams Law Scholarship, University of RIchmond
2014 - 2020
Partner, Weiland Upton (formerly Caddell Weiland and Caddell Nelson & Reibach)
2012 - 2013
Review Attorney Manager, LeClair Ryan through Hire Counsel
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - 2018
The Tredegar SocietyPresident Emeritus
2012
Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
English
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