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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
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Posted by Melissa | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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Samantha did a great job representing my case and letting me know up front what my odds were of getting the reckless driving charge against me either dismissed or reduced. She was very knowledgeable about the Fredericksburg/Stafford area court system (DA's, Judges, Troopers and judicial system) de...
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident
Driver back on the Road.
How can I explain my self when everything stops around you and everything feels upside down, nothing on the right place or at the right time, I think is only fair to feel this way after walking alive from a terrible big crash truck accident and then you get a ticket and now your career as a truck dr...
Posted by Jennifer | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Knew exactly what I needed
Ms. Upton knew exactly how to quickly and expertly handle my case. Responses were timely. I would use her again and definitely recommend her services.
Posted by Aaron | January 16, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Couldn't be happier with her advice, communication and efforts to get a favorable result
I had received a speeding ticket in Virginia. I was given a ticket for going 90 in a 65. I thought I would just have to pay a fine like you would in NJ. When I realized I was being charged with a criminal offense, I knew I needed to secure an attorney. I was flooded with pamphlets and letters fro...
"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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