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Biography
I am a Richmond VA criminal defense, DUI, reckless driving and traffic law attorney with a broad variety of experience. I specialize in reckless driving and DUI cases. I have been practicing law since 1994 and have experience in many different areas. I am licensed to practice law in Virginia and I have also been admitted to practice in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of VA and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. I am also certified as court appointed counsel for felonies and misdemeanors by the VA Indigent Defense Commission.
Speeding/Reckless Driving, DUI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury attorney. 24 years experience.
Reasonable fees. Extraordinary results. 23 years of trial experience.
Reasonable fees. Extraordinary results. 23 years of trial experience
Reasonable fees. Extraordinary results. 23 years of trial experience.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
40%
32 years | 2,800 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
32 years | 675 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
32 years | 550 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014 2012 2010
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 31 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Alexander Law Office, P.C.
(804) 509-2652
Mobile
1000 Greenway Lane, Richmond, VA, 23226
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Posted by William | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I would use his services again
Attny Alexander delivered and the outcome was better than expected. He stayed in communication and suggested helpful strategies. I am not finished, but the first offense was resolved with as little pain as I could have hoped for. Don't let his laid-back demeanor fool you. I would definitely recommend...
Posted by Kathryn | October 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thank you, Stan!
Mr. Alexander was very helpful when I recently got a speeding ticket for going 42 in a 25mph zone. I retained Stan to represent me in court. My ticket was taken off my record, and I had to go to driving school. Mr. Alexander was efficient, answered all of my questions, and helped me through the e...
Posted by Alex | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Awesome Experience
I was driving from NY to Florida. I was stopped in VA for doing 81/70 (my car had a digital speedometer, and I was on cruise control at 78) The officer claimed I was going 11 over, and anything more than 10 mph over is wreck less driving which is a misdemeanor. Upon running my license he told me I ha...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing !!
In September my boyfriend got into trouble, driving on revoked due to a dui and identity theft. The next day was a Sunday and Stan was the only person to call us back on that Sunday. Never once did we have to speak to a receptionist, he gave us his direct number. Stan answered all calls and emails wi...
Posted by Skye | January 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great work!
Standish Alexander did an excellent job keeping me well informed about the status of my case and answered the questions that I had pertaining to it. My charge was dismissed after a driver's course (highly recommended regardless of having a driving offense or not) and my driving record is now clean a...
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"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Stan while I was in law school, and learned a lot about criminal law from him. I handle only personal injury now, so I recommend my clients to call him for traffic tickets and criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stan is a dedicated and thorough attorney who is committed to obtaining successful results for his clients."
"Standish has a great presence in the court room and gets great results. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He consistently achieves good results for his clients. Stan knows when to proceed to trial and when to try to cut a deal with the prosecutor. I am very comfortable refering my clients to Stan when they need help in traffic court."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Alexander for quite a few years, have worked with him on several cases and referred him numerous cases. He has always performed very well and has done excellent work."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Lifetime Member, Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America
2013
Rated Attorney, National Advocacy For DUI Defense, LLC
2009
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2002 - Present
President, Alexander Law Office, P.C.
2001 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Rod Sager
2000 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Jay Tronfeld and Associates
1997 - 2000
Public Defender, Portsmouth VA Public Defender's Office
1993 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Feibelman and Erdmann, p.C.
Associations
2014 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationJoint ADR Committee
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
The Bar Association of the City of RichmondMember
2013 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Virginia Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations SectionMember
2009 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember Criminal Law Section
2009 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Criminal Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2005 - Present
National Motorist AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Virginia State BarMember Criminal Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Hopewell General District Court 11/13
Reduction to Improper Driving
Hanover General District Court 11/13
Acquittal
Richmond Traffic General District Ct 10/13
Reduction to DUI 1st BAC >.15-.20
Hanover County VA General District Ct 07/13
Reduction to Reckless Driving
Henrico General District Court 12/10
Reduced to Reckless Driving with a 6 month license suspension, referral to Vasap and a $350 fine. No jail time and 6 month restricted license instead of 12 months which mandatory for a 1st Offense DUI.
Chesterfield County General District Court 12/10
Reduced to misdemeanor Petit Larceny
Hopewell General District Court 12/10
Reduced to simple speeding 79/70 (a non-criminal offense) with a $400 fine. Typical license suspension and jail time avoided.
Powhatan General District Court 12/10
2nd Offense Drive Suspended all suspended jail time and a 90 day license suspension.
Richmond - Manchester General District Court 11/10
Reduction to standard 1st offense DUI. Suspended jail time 12 month restricted license and $250 fine.
Hopewell General District Court 03/11
Reduced to Defective Equipment with a $350 fine
New Kent General District Court 03/11
Reduced to Improper Driving with a $500 fine and a referral to driving school
Caroline General District Court 02/11
Reduced to non-criminal simple speeding with a $250 fine
New Kent General District Court - Reckless Driving 90/70
Education
1993
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Moot Court Competition
Moot Court Competition Judge
2003
Radio Talkshow with open questions from callers
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal and Traffic Law
Publications
2011
Richmond Times Dispatch
Ex-UR Coach Scott makes court appearance, granted continuance
2003
Opening a Solo Practice
Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association Journal
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Standish earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long do acholol stays in ur system? Can they tell if a person is still drinking doing a urine test?
15 Sep 2014
Q&A
I recently was stopped and issued a ticket for VA code 42.1020 Unauthorized/Non-Permissible lights?
16 Sep 2014
Q&A
Should I disclose a speeding ticket on my employment application?
11 Sep 2014