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Douglas Patrick McGee

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361 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 37 years

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

2817 N. Parham Road, Suite #201, Richmond, VA

About Douglas

Practice Areas

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Criminal Defense 50%

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DUI and DWI 25%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

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+ 6
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Douglas P. McGee Law Firm

2817 N. Parham Road, Suite #201, Richmond, VA, 23294

Douglas Patrick McGee's Reviews

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Posted by Kyle | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor Reckless Driving (26mph over) Reduced to Nonmoving Ticket

I came to Doug after being charged with reckless driving for going 61 in a 35 (26 mph over) in a small town in rural VA. This was my second misdemeanor speeding/reckless driving charge, with the first occurring just over a year prior—I thought I was toast. Doug was incredibly helpful. He gave me real...istic steps to complete before court, was always available for questions, and guided me through every stage of the process. He was confident in the courtroom and thanks to his work, my charge was reduced to a non-moving violation with no points on my license. I cannot recommend Doug enough—10/10 lawyer and a genuinely great guy.

Posted by Reese | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Felony record and on probation he got a 95 in a 70 mph zone reckless driving charge dropped to an improper driving would recommend saved me potential jail time

Posted by Ron | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely competent attorney who treats you like a friend

I am an out of state driver who crossed a double yellow line to pass an unmarked County Sheriff vehicle. Needless to say, I was pulled over. The charge was Reckless Driving, a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor charge carrying 6 points. After talking with two other attorney’s offices, each felt that my cha...nces of conviction on the charge were high, but one emphasized that they would likely win on appeal. That attorney has an aggressive mail campaign and exhibits extensive pressure through multiple calls/texts/emails after the initial consultation. Doug, on the other hand, responds in a friendly, relaxed and knowledgable fashion. He takes the time to provide a thorough explanation of what to expect and court procedures. More importantly, he makes specific recommendations for actions the client can perform to increase the chances of a good outcome. Happily for me the outcome was a reduced conviction of Defective Equipment, a non-moving violation with no points. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Doug to represent me in the future. His responsiveness during the case couldn’t have been better.

Posted by Aaron | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Reckless Driving Representation in Virginia

Doug was responsive and thorough. I am an attorney myself, with experience in other areas of law, and I can say Doug did an excellent job. His diligence, experience, and relationships within the Virginia court system are evident. I appreciate Doug's efforts on my behalf.

Posted by Ashley | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing defense lawyer

My father received a reckless driving ticket and Mr. McGee was able to reduce the charge from a misdemeanor to a defective equipment infraction. He was incredibly kind, helpful, and patient from start to finish. He was clear in his instructions to prepare for my father’s case and did the best he coul...d to make sure we could afford his services. Thank you so much to Doug and his team, this outcome would not have been possible without him representing us.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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Julio Gomez

General practice lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. McGee. He handled a civil traffic case for me with excellent results, getting case dismissed. He was always available and kept in communication during pendency of case. I contacted other lawyers before deciding on Mr. McGee and can tell you if you have a case in his area call him first, you will be satisfied."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Education

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University of Richmond

J.D.

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