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

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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

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Taejin Christina Pendleton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

130 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nikolay Popov | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless driving

I had a ticket in VA for reckless driving and found Christina through AVVO. In my case the ticket remains almost same plus I got my license suspended for a month and had to go to driving improvement courses. Honestly, I'm not sure if she has done something actually or just came to the court to pick u...p papers...It was just wasting my time and money with almost zero result. I will not hire her again ever!

Taejin Pendleton

Replied last March 03, 2016

Nikolay, I'm a little bit confused. When we initially took your case, we told you that your Reckless Driving charge would be reduced to a speeding ticket if you took a driver's improvement course after court. After that consultation you made a payment to our firm. On your court date, we went to court and achieved the exact disposition we said we would. Following court, we sent you a closing letter letting you know of the judge's disposition, and you thanked us, twice in fact, for handling your case. Your deadline for the driver's improvement course isn't until May, so please complete the class before then in order to get the reduction. Also, your license is not currently suspended. I think you may be referring to a letter you received from the court, but that letter should state that your license will only be suspended if you do not pay your fines by your due date, which is in 3 weeks. Please read the letter carefully because it is easy to misinterpret it. Our closing letter should be much more straight forward than the court's letter, so please let me know if you do not understand the closing letter we sent you, or if you need us to re-send it to you. Thank you.

Posted by Alfonzo | January 26, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic violation

Thank you for your professionalism and prompt responses to my traffic case. i would use and recommend your services again.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent representtation

Christina Pendleton made it easy to deal with my speeding citation in Virginian. Very clear communication of what was required before and after the court date. Very professional. Would recommend if you have a speeding citation in VA.

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 Farrah | January 16, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding/Expired Registration Tickets

I was every please with the service. Through the whole court process, I never left my home! Both cases where dismissed, no extra points against my license. I would recommend Attorney Pendleton to anyone who needs help with a court case.

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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."

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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."

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Jamie Karek

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Carroll

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradford Goodwin

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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H. Aalsberg

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 19

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"Taejin is a Great Lawyer I endorse her!"

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

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Peter Marek

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 10

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"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."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

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"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."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 18

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

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John DeProspo

Litigation lawyer | Dec 17

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

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

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Judd Nemiro

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

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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.

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Education

2009

North Carolina Central University

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Korean

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