Samantha Lou Upton

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.