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Mitchell Mead Wells
- Richmond, VA
- Licensed for 14 years
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About Mitchell
Bad Things Can Happen To Good People. Call now for a free consultation.
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Law
- Firearms Law
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Reckless Driving
- Traffic Violations
Admitted:
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Education:
- William and Mary School of Law, J.D.
- Virginia Commonwealth University, M.P.A.
- Virginia Military Institute, B.A.
Biography:
Mitchell M. Wells concentrates his law practice in the areas of criminal law, DUI and traffic violations, and has defended thousands of cases.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wells served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Care Fraud section of the Office of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Wells was responsible for supervising various fraud investigations and litigating Virginia false claim actions in federal court pursuant to the Federal False Claims Act and the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act.
Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Wells served as a Virginia State Trooper for eight years. Mr. Wells investigated thousands of criminal, drug, DUI, traffic and accident cases; was rated "exceptional" by the Virginia State Police; and, he received 23 commendations for his exemplary service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was also filmed by the television show "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol." Mr. Wells was certified by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science as a Breath Test Operator, and by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Crime Prevention Specialist, General Instructor, R.A.D.A.R. operator, V.A.S.C.A.R. operator, and to administer the NHTSA standardized field sobriety tests.
While attending law school, Mr. Wells was a summer law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Payne, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, and prosecuted criminal, DUI and traffic cases as an intern for the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Henrico County, Virginia.
Mr. Wells represents clients throughout the Richmond-Petersburg Central Virginia area which includes the following jurisditions: Caroline County, Town of Bowling Green, Hanover County, Henrico County, New Kent County, City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, City of Colonial Heights, City of Petersburg, City of Hopewell, Prince George County, City of Emporia, Greensville County, Sussex County, Town of Waverly, Dinwiddie County, Brunswick County, Town of Lawrenceville.
Member:
- Virginia State Bar
- National College for DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Richmond Criminal Bar Association
- Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court
Published:
- VIRGINIA GUN LAW:Armed And Educated (U.S. Law Shield 2017)
- Brannon v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1419-07-2, (Va. Ct. App. 2008)
- Co-Author, "Defending The DUI Charge," VTLA Journal, Volume 19, Number 4, 2008
Continuing Legal Education:
- The Art of Persuasion: Painting Powerful Images In DUI Cases
- Frank Dunham Federal Criminal Defense Conference
- 4th Annual Indigent Criminal Defense: Advanced Skills For The Experienced Practitioner
- Virginia Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
- Defending Serious Traffic Cases: Smart Strategy, Creative Tactics
- 3rd Annual Indigent Criminal Defense: Advanced Skills For The Experienced Practitioner
- Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases
- The Criminal Defense Trial From Start To Finish
- Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 35%
Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. Virginia law classifies criminal offenses as either a felony or a misdemeanor, with felonies being the more serious category of offense. Call now for a free consultation.
- DUI and DWI: 33%
A DUI arrest can be an embarrassing and devastating event. Now is not the time to have a lawyer that is going to lecture you about your choices. You need an aggressive and knowledgeable defender. For a free consultation, call today, stop worrying.
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 32%
The motor vehicle code contains regulations, procedures and violations of law. The code outlaws violations ranging from DMV demerit point traffic infractions to felony offenses. You'll need a lawyer, call now.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
Riley & Wells Attorneys At Law
1518 Willow Lawn Drive
Suite 200
Richmond, VA, 23230
Website
315 South Main Street
Emporia, VA, 23847
100 East Broadway Avenue
Hopewell, VA, 23860
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2005 | 02/13/2017 |
| Legal answers | 239 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers | Richmond Magazine | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Top Lawyers | Richmond Magazine | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Certificate of Completion - Summer Session - Harvard Law School | National College for DUI Defense | 2010 |
| Today's Top Opinion | Virginia Lawyers Weekly | 2008 |
| Certificate of Completion-Summer Session-Harvard Law School | National College for DUI Defense | 2008 |
| Certificate of Completion-Mastering Scientific Evidence | National College for DUI Defense | 2006 |
| Admitted | U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia | 2006 |
| Admitted | U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia | 2006 |
| Admitted | U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Riley & Wells - Attorneys-At-Law | 2008 - Present |
| Attorney | Boone, Beale, Cosby & Long | 2006 - 2007 |
| Assistant Attorney General | Office Of The Attorney General Of Virginia | 2005 - 2006 |
| Law Clerk | The Honorable Robert E. Payne, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia | 2003 - 2003 |
| Virginia State Trooper | Virginia State Police | 1994 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | N/A |
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Richmond Criminal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Henrico County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| U.S. Law Shield | Independent Program Attorney | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Law Shield | VIRGINIA GUN LAW:Armed And Educated | 2017 |
| U.S. Law Shield | Traffic Stop While Carrying a Handgun in Virginia | 2016 |
| Forbes | Got A Ticket? Here's How Much Your Car Insurance Premiums Will Increase | 2012 |
| The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) | Defending the DUI Charge | 2008 |
| Court of Appeals of Virginia | Gary Dwight Brannon v. Commonwealth of Virginia | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| EC/IR II Seminar - Technological & Medical Defenses | CLE | 2011 |
| Defending Serious Traffic Cases:Smart Strategy, Creative Tactics | CLE | 2007 |
| National College for DUI Defense | Master of Scientific Evidence | 2006 |
| College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | MPA - Masters | 2000 |
| Virginia State Police Academy | Trained to Administer SFST | 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Department of Forensic Science | Certified Breath Test Operator | 1995 |
| Virginia State Police | Virginia State Trooper | 1995 |
| Virginia Military Institute | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Law Seminar hosted by U.S. Law Shield | Virginia Self-Defense Law | 2016 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth v. Terrell Coles | Nolle Prosequi |
| Gary Dwight Brannon v. Commonwealth of Virginia | Not Guilty |
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Attorney endorsements
(24)Douglas White, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
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Joseph Dean, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
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Amir Soleimanian, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
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Brenton Bohannon, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Always professional and not afraid to try a case.
Patrick Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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Taejin Pendleton, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
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Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse Mitchell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Mark Matney, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mitch Wells for his DUI, traffic, and criminal defense practices. He has demonstrated his commitment to providing capable and thorough defense. He is a lawyer I refer to for the Richmond area.
David Altman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 26, 2013
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I endorse attorney Mitchell Mead Wells. Mitchell Mead Wells is well respected criminal defense /DUI / DWI attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a criminal defense /DUI / DWI lawyer. If you need an attorney, you should consider contacting him for a consultation!
James Garrett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 1, 2013
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Mitchell Wells is an exceptional attorney with a firm understanding of the law and an advocate for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in the Richmond area needing legal advice for a criminal or traffic case.
Philip Cave, Military law Attorney on Jun 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. The go-to guy in Richmond and for military personnel at Fort Lee.
John Weiland, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Garrett Green, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Whenever one of our clients gets a reckless driving, traffic ticket, or criminal charge in the Richmond area we send them to Mitch. We have sent dozens of our clients to him and he has always treated them wonderfully and gotten great results.
Luke Nichols, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know hundreds of traffic and criminal defense attorneys in Virginia. I am even one myself. If I got a ticket or a criminal charge in the Central Virginia/Richmond area, I would call Mitch in a heart beat.
Andrew Cornick, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 24, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mitch and his partner Ed are my go-to attorneys whenever a client has a criminal or traffic matter in the Richmond area. I know without question that my clients get top notch representation when Mitch is on the case. Do not hesitate to hire him if you're in need of help.
David Good, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I regularly refer criminal/traffic cases to Mitchell in the Richmond area.
Steven Wherry, Land use and zoning Attorney on Mar 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mitch delivers results. I endorse this lawyer, and I find his work product and professionalism to be exceptionally good.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Dec 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Smart lawyer.
James Towarnicky, Real estate Attorney on Jun 16, 2010
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer's work. As a lawyer, it is a little ego deflating to admit that another lawyer can do a better job than you. I have no problem acknowledging that for Mitchell. I engaged him to represent me in a traffic matter downstate, and found him to be knowledgeable, thorough, very professional, and approachable (lawyers are tough clients, and I second guess my attorneys as much as anyone). The result of the representation was much better than predicted, at a more than reasonable price, and certainly better than I could have done representing myself. I highly recommend him in his areas of practice.
David Hargett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 1, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would recommend anyone accused of a crime to Mitch Wells for legal representation in the Richmond and central Virginia areas. Mitch is experienced, detail-oriented, and zealous: a winning combination for criminal defense.
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