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Mitchell Mead Wells
also known as Mitch Wells
About Mitchell
Biography
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
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 20 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Riley & Wells Attorneys At Law
1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA, 23230
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law
16412 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA, 23347
Riley & Wells Attorneys At Law
411 Ingleside Ave, Suite E, Emporia, VA, 23847
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Posted by Barry | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
82/70 FL driver
Mrs Wells was excellent. I was unaware that anything over 80mph in the state of Virginia was considered reckless driving. I have heard other states laws are over 90 up to 100. Mr Wells was able to get my ticket reduced from reckless driving to defective equipment. No points, and is considered to ...
Posted by Fred Crouch | July 01, 2015
Total satisfaction
Mitch Wells is not only a professional but is honorable. From beginning to successful conclusion he communicated, explained our position, and followed up with performance. P.S. He comes from great stock, I knew his father Irv and truly appreciate his son. Thank You Mitch Wells.
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding ticket reduced
I contacted Mitch Wells after I had been issued a Misdemeanor charge for doing 84 in a 70 MPH zone. Mitch walked me through what would happen and what he needed from me. He was very clear about his role, my role and the Officer's role. He was able to get the charge reduced so I only had to pay a fine...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Attorney!
I was traveling North on I-295 when I received a ticket for 83/70 mph and no display of a front tag. The Trooper informed me that it was considered reckless which is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in the State of VA. Since I was from out of town and never contested a ticket I asked a local law firm who they...
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Not Good for Anything Above 80+ Mph
I retained Mr. Wells to defend me in a reckless driving charge in 2013. Considering the amount of money I paid for his services and the ending judgement you would think I would've received a better outcome. I first consulted over the phone and decided he would be the attorney to represent me as t...
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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!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. The go-to guy in Richmond and for military personnel at Fort Lee."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I regularly refer criminal/traffic cases to Mitchell in the Richmond area."
"Mitch delivers results. I endorse this lawyer, and I find his work product and professionalism to be exceptionally good."
"Smart lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyers, Richmond Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers, Richmond Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Virginia Super Lawyers
2010
Certificate of Completion - Summer Session - Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense
2008
Today's Top Opinion, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2008
Certificate of Completion-Summer Session-Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense
2006
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
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Riley & Wells - Attorneys-At-Law
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Boone, Beale, Cosby & Long
2005 - 2006
Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General Of Virginia
2003 - 2003
Law Clerk, The Honorable Robert E. Payne, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
1994 - 2002
Virginia State Trooper, Virginia State Police
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court
Member
Virginia State Bar
Member
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section
Member
Richmond Criminal Bar Association
Member
Henrico County Bar Association
Member
U.S. Law Shield
Independent Program Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Terrell Coles
Nolle Prosequi
Gary Dwight Brannon v. Commonwealth of Virginia
Not Guilty
Education
2011
EC/IR II Seminar - Technological & Medical Defenses
CLE
2007
Defending Serious Traffic Cases:Smart Strategy, Creative Tactics
CLE
2006
National College for DUI Defense
Master of Scientific Evidence
2005
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Virginia Commonwealth University
MPA - Masters
1995
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
1994
Virginia Military Institute
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Gun Law Seminar hosted by U.S. Law Shield
Virginia Self-Defense Law
Publications
2017
U.S. Law Shield
VIRGINIA GUN LAW:Armed And Educated
2016
U.S. Law Shield
Traffic Stop While Carrying a Handgun in Virginia
2008
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Gary Dwight Brannon v. Commonwealth of Virginia
2008
The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association)
Defending the DUI Charge
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
I have received 3 speeding tickets within the past 18 months. What happens from here? Can I get a restricted license for work?
03 Oct 2013
Q&A
Grand larceny charges Nolle Prosequi
13 Sep 2013
Q&A
Can a jury trial be requested for a speeding ticket case in Virginia, upon appeal to the Circuit Court?
14 Sep 2013