$ 55-325 per hour
Charles R. Samuels has practiced law in Central Virginia since 2003.
Mr. Samuels represents clients in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in the greater Richmond area. He also represents clients at the administrative level for federal disability cases. He is admitted to practice in all state courts of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
He practices in the areas of Social Security Law, Traffic Law, Guardianship/Conservatorship, and Criminal Defense law.
Mr. Samuels is a qualified Guardian ad litem for both children and incapacitated persons and is a former Virginia Supreme Court certified mediator for both the general district and juvenile and domestic relations courts.
Active in his community, Mr. Samuels is a former president of his neighborhood civic association and volunteers his time mentoring college students, law students and high school students each year. He also represents people who have petitioned the court for protective orders on a pro bono basis. Mr. Samuels served as City Councilman for the 2nd District of the City of Richmond, including serving two years as the President of the Richmond City Council. He has served on the Airport Commission, Venture Richmond Board of Directors, the Richmond Region Planning District Commision, Maymont Foundation, and the Greater Richmond Partnership.
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22 years
22 years
$ 55-325 per hour
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Acquired: 2003
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4908 Monument Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, VA, 23230
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Posted by Corey | March 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Everything went as planned. He achieved all outcomes and goals as stated in planning meeting . Look forward to working with him again.
Posted by Deborah | May 17, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Mr Samuels was helpful as much as possible. I hired him over 2 years ago to assist me with my disability claim. I couldn't have been more pleased with the way he kept in touch and was always a step ahead in the claim process. As today,promptly returns calls. I have a current insurance company is...
Posted by Martha | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Attny Samuels’ representation of my son in a reckless driving case was exemplary in every way. His knowledge, communication skills and follow-through could not have been better. In addition to being thoroughly professional, he is also genuinely caring and is, I believe, a person who contributes to h...
Posted by Jamie | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Right away Charles explained my situation and put my concerns at ease. He is extremely knowledgeable and made clear exactly what I should expect, what elements were uncertain, what I could to help my case, etc. Thanks to Charles’ advice and assistance, I received the best possible outcome on my case....
Posted by Cassandra | November 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Samuels represented my (informally) adopted adult child yesterday morning. I saw minds changed and impossible agreements reached. My own dear friend, fellow Musician and lawyer James S. D. Eisenhower recently passed. When i get up today i intend to ask Mr. Samuels to take Jim’s place.
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2016
Thomas Jefferson Award, Richmond City Council
2014
Top 40 under 40, Style Weekly
2014
Power List - 2014 - Ranked #3, Style Weekly
2013
Power List - 2013 - Ranked #44, Style Weekly
2022 - Present
Special Justice, Henrico County General District Court
2021 - Present
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Nottoway Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2007 - Present
Attorney, Charles R. Samuels, Attorney at Law, PLLC
2009 - 2016
Councilman, Richmond City Council
2005 - 2007
Associate, Strother Law Offices, PLC
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Law Office of Charles R. Samuels, PLLC
2008 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
Reversed and Dismissed
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA
1994
High School Diploma
2016
Guardian ad Litem for Children
2004
English
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