Taejin Christina Pendleton

Taejin Christina Pendleton

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1506 Staples Mill Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA

About Taejin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 51%

We represent people injured in vehicle crashes as well as those who were injured by the negligence of another person or company.

51%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

Represents clients in I-95 and I-85 corridor for speed related offenses including Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Aggressive Driving.

16 years | 10,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 10%

Represents people charged with DUI/DWI in Virginia.

16 years | 50 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 9%

Represents people charged with misdemeanor crimes such as Reckless Driving, Drug Possession and Driving on Suspended/Revoked license.

16 years | 200 cases

9%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Christina Pendleton & Associates, P.C.

1506 Staples Mill Road, Suite 101, Richmond, VA, 23230

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Taejin Christina Pendleton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

130 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (130) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Daryl | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing Lawyer!

I was very pleased with her as my attorney in a reckless driving charge I received a couple of months ago traveling through Petersburg, Va. As I live out-of-state (NC), Ms. Pendleton was very diligent in her communication with me, and was ready and willing to answer any questions I had about my case.... She successfully got my case dismissed, with only a driving course as a requirement, which I was able to take online. Her initial consultation was free, and her rates were very affordable. She is an extremely intelligent and competent lawyer!

Posted by Anthony | January 16, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Responsive. Knowledgeable. Great Results.

I was charged with reckless driving in Virginia after being clocked at 82 in a 70 mph zone. Anything over 80 in Virginia is considered reckless driving and I did not want that conviction on my record. I had also received another speeding ticket earlier in the year, so I wanted to do everything I co...uld to limit the number of points added to my record. I put a lot of miles on for work, and until this past year I have had a generally clean driving record. Looking back, I feel very fortunate to have selected Christina Pendleton & Associates from the slew of solicitations that I received after receiving my ticket. They were honest, knowledgeable, and responsive starting with the first phone call, and basically took care of the entire process for me. Each interaction I had with them was positive. At the end of the day, I didn't have to set foot in a court room and my charge was reduced to defective equipment, which is a non-moving violation that carries a fine, but adds 0 points to my record and does not impact my criminal record. All in (fines, court fees, attorney fees), the process cost about $350, which to be honest was less than I expected for this kind of result. As someone that values time and a clean record more than money, I was extremely pleased with the result and my experience with Christina Pendleton & Associates. I don't plan to be in this situation again anytime soon, but I would definitely work with them again, and I would recommended them to anyone else in a similar situation.

Posted by James | January 08, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney for CDL Holders.

I stood accused of speeding. Though I have not been employed recently as a commercial driver, I hold a Commercial Drivers License. As a CDL holder, attending driving school to keep any offense off of my record was not an option. I contacted Ms. Pendleton's firm and was treated in a courteous and pr...ofessional manner from initial contact through the adjudication of my case. The strategy was to plea to a reduced charge, and she was successful in making such an arrangement. She actually was able to obtain a "deal" whereby I received no demerit points from a non-moving violation, forestalling a significant increase in my personal insurance premiums as well as saving my +5 point driving record. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone in need of quality, affordable representation in regard to a traffic matter, especially commercial drivers.

Posted by John | January 07, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

VA reckless driving charge reduced!

Thank you Christina! Awesome job reducing the VA reckless driving charge for my daughter down to a non-moving violation and a reduced fine! You said what you were going to do and you did it. Hopefully I won't need your services again, but if I do I will be back.

Posted by Mike | December 17, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Expert Service, Highly Recommended

I chose Ms. Pendleton, Esq. of Christina Pendleton & Associates, P.C. to represent me for my County District Court (Virginia) traffic case and I am extremely satisfied with the level of service I received. From my first contact with Ms. Pendleton, she was diligent, professional and courteous. Her com...munications were timely and informative, and the fee rates were quite reasonable. I am also very pleased with the outcome of the case: Ms. Pendleton was able to persuade the court to reduce my reckless driving charge (due to speed) down to defective equipment. Instead of a moving violation that would have impacted my driving record and criminal record, thanks to Ms. Pendleton I only had pay a fine to the court. I am grateful to Ms. Pendleton for her excellent expert service, and I would highly recommend her to anyone facing a Virginia moving/traffic violation.

See All Client Reviews

Taejin Christina Pendleton's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Taejin
Ross Brenton Russell headshot
Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina Pendleton is an exceptional attorney. She has a great reputation as a fierce advocate in personal injury and traffic ticket cases and she is highly respected within the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

Jonathan Eric Halperin headshot
Jonathan Halperin

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina and her team are a formidable force if you have a traffic matter or need help with an injury case. She and her husband Damon do fabulous work, and I have referred many traffic metters to them with great results."

Jamie Lynn Karek headshot
Jamie Karek

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Watson Lastrapes headshot
Matthew Lastrapes

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lauren Brady Carroll headshot
Lauren Carroll

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Bradford Elliott Goodwin headshot
Bradford Goodwin

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

H. Scott Aalsberg headshot
H. Aalsberg

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taejin is a Great Lawyer I endorse her!"

Aryan Aliakbarzadeh headshot
Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Hovanes Margarian headshot
Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Stuart C. Dimartini headshot
Stuart Dimartini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Raffi Hagop Ohanian headshot
Raffi Ohanian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Werner von Dohlen headshot
Robert von Dohlen

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jill L Rogers headshot
Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"Great representation at all times. I endorse this lawyer."

Belal Ghaleb Hamideh headshot
Belal Hamideh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter John Marek headshot
Peter Marek

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you want an attorney that gets results than you have arrived. Client reviews are the ultimate compliment to an attorney and I advise you READ THEM. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Do yourself a favor and schedule an interview."

Charles Lee Reese V headshot
Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pendleton is a credit to the legal community and highly motivated to do the best work possible for her clients. Highest marks."

Sean Cleary headshot
Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

John M. DeProspo headshot
John DeProspo

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Pendleton is a highly skilled lawyer who provides excellent answers to Avvo users. I fully endorse her."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Judd S Nemiro headshot
Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer provides excellent personal service to each and every client. I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Marie-Jacques Marilyn Ambroise headshot
Marie-Jacques Ambroise

Medical malpractice lawyer

Valentine Joseph Wallace headshot
Valentine Wallace

Medical malpractice lawyer

Eric Leckie headshot
Eric Leckie

Military law lawyer

Alan Jonathan Spivak headshot
Alan Spivak

Personal injury lawyer

Brooke Taylor Alexander headshot
Brooke Alexander

Personal injury lawyer

Bradford Elliott Goodwin headshot
Bradford Goodwin

Criminal defense lawyer

Brandon Hilmar Reid headshot
Brandon Reid

Personal injury lawyer

Janelle Jill Brienzi headshot
Janelle Brienzi

Family lawyer

Raushanah Fadqua Rodgers headshot
Raushanah Rodgers

Criminal defense lawyer

Joyvan Lesselle Malbon headshot
Joyvan Malbon

Criminal defense lawyer

Stacy Elizabeth Lee headshot
Stacy Lee

Criminal defense lawyer

William Edward Riley IV headshot
William Riley

Criminal defense lawyer

Mitchell Mead Wells headshot
Mitchell Wells

Criminal defense lawyer

Melvin Lorenzo Todd Jr. headshot
Melvin Todd

Criminal defense lawyer

Charles Leroy Inch headshot
Charles Inch

Criminal defense lawyer

Karen Gwendolyn Darlington Phelps headshot
Karen Darlington Phelps

Criminal defense lawyer

Salena J. Davis-Woods headshot
Salena Davis-Woods

Criminal defense lawyer

Benjamin Martin Andrews headshot
Benjamin Andrews

Personal injury lawyer

Andrew Lucchetti headshot
Andrew Lucchetti

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Christina Pendleton & Associates, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Miller Cerasuolo, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Contract Attorney, JD Partners

Associations

2010 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court

Member

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Anonymous

Charged was reduced to a non-moving violation carrying 0 points in Virginia.

See More Legal Cases

Education

2009

North Carolina Central University

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Korean

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution