Charles Richard Samuels

Charles Richard Samuels

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +4 more

4908 Monument Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, VA

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Appeals 10%

22 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

22 years

10%
Expungement 5%

22 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 55-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Charles R. Samuels, Attorney at Law, PLLC

4908 Monument Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, VA, 23230

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Charles Richard Samuels's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Corey | March 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

On Point

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

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Question concerning my insurance company not paying claims

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...sue & need guidance in the steps to get this rectified so providers can be paid as in the past 30+ yrs I have been with them as a spouse of a retiree. Understandably, Mr Samuels does have to require a Escrow account deposit to start his assistance. He was very thorough in explaining the associated fee and is understandable given the possibility of time devoted. Unfortunately SSDI is my only income. I don't qualify for any assistance the government supposedly pays those who are unable to meet living requirements due to my being married and my husband receiving actually less per month than I do after the SS insurance Part B deduction. Mr Samuels is so professional and shows genuine empathy given my disability when initially spoke with him in 2019. He has shown that same professionalism given my current situation. I would (and have) highly recommended this lawyer who genuinely cares more about the client than the understable need for case charge currency. However it is very competitive given the economy and other providers in his profession. Mr Samuels dedicated the time to assure my disability case moved swiftly through the system process and held true to any statement made. Worked with several of my providers as needed . Was very professional in guiding me through the required process of gathering office and the many procedure notes required by me from the Social Security Administration. Mr Samuels is very knowledgeable in the disability program and the way he breaks the language down to layman's terms is a helpful qualification of many definite accomplishments acquired by this top notch attorney.

Posted by Martha | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First Rate Lawyer!!

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...is community and serves as a role model for young people, like my son.

Posted by Jamie | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easily the best lawyer I’ve ever had

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.... I cannot recommend him enough!

Posted by Cassandra | November 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Impressive negotiation in a Mental Competency hearing

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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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Zealous advocate and very thorough in his arguments, research, and preparation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2008 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Paugh v. Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services

Reversed and Dismissed

Bagley v. City of Richmond Dept. of Social Services

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Education

2003

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

College of William and Mary

BA

1994

The Collegiate Schools

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2016

Solo & Small-Firm Practitioner Forum

Guardian ad Litem for Children

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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