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Justin L. Criner

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Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Consumer Protection ... +3 more

2800 Buford Road, Suite 201, Richmond, VA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026
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About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

13 years

20%
Lemon Law 15%

13 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

Former Member

Licensed in West Virginia for 12 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Annulled

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026

Location

Hairfield, Morton, Adams, Trexler, Horst, PLC

2800 Buford Road, Suite 201, Richmond, VA, 23235

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 03

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"Justin is a hard worker. Likeable jury presence. No blue suit here. Just a street fighter."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

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"Always willing to fight the charges at trial."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.

License Annulled issued in WV, 2026

updated on 03/25/2026

An 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.

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2013 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

2012 - 2013

Appalachian School of Law

Senior Editor

Education

2013

Appalachian School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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