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Justin Criner received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University where he met his wife and fell in love with Richmond and the surrounding areas. Mr. Criner received his juris doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2013 where he was a senior editor of the law journal and the president of the local Lions’ Club. He remains active in the community and can regularly be found at Lions’ Club or VCU athletic events. Before joining Hairfield Morton, PLC, Mr. Criner worked as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Charleston, WV and opened his own practice in the Stafford, VA area. His areas of practice include criminal and family law as well as an active civil litigation practice in numerous areas, Mr. Criner prides himself on being able to bring countless hours of courtroom experience to each case while still taking the time to provide personal attention to individual clients and explore new ideas. He resides in Chesterfield County with his wife and daughter.
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Acquired: 2016
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026
2800 Buford Road, Suite 201, Richmond, VA, 23235
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.
License Annulled issued in WV, 2026
updated on 03/25/2026An Annulled License is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the WV Office of Disciplinary Counsel to understand the reasoning for this sanction.
2013
Green Bowl Challenge Winner, Appalachian School of Law
2012
Book Award- Advanced Criminal Procedure, Appalachian School of Law
2012
Book Award- Secured Transactions, Appalachian School of Law
2011
Dean's List, Appalachian School of Law
2009
Cum Laude, Virginia Commonwealth University
2018 - Present
Attorney at Law, Hairfield, Morton, Adams, Trexler, Horst
2017 - Present
Primary Counsel, Criner Law Office, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Public Defender, Kanawha County Public Defender's Office
2015 - 2015
Prosecuting Attorney, Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney
2013 - 2015
Public Defender, Kaneohe Public Defender Office
2011 - 2011
Intern, Buchanan County Commonwealth's Attorney
2008 - 2008
Intern, Giles County Commonwealth Attorney's Office
2016 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
2012 - 2013
Appalachian School of LawSenior Editor
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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