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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

3

Practice Areas

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 Luis C. (DC) | August 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Choice I Could Have Made in a Stressful Time

When this whole situation first began, I was scared and overwhelmed. The uncertainty of not knowing what would happen weighed heavily, and one of the most stressful parts was figuring out how to choose the right lawyer. We wanted someone with strong recommendations, someone we could trust, but also s...omeone who understood the importance of working within our budget. That balance felt nearly impossible to find at first. In the end, the overall cost came to about $2,000, which included not only Doug’s fee, but also car reports, two required classes, and the extra expenses of gas from volunteering and traveling back and forth to court. For such a difficult and draining experience, knowing that we were able to afford quality representation without being crushed financially was a huge relief. What truly stood out, though, was Doug’s character. From the very beginning, he was calm, kind, and reassuring — exactly what I needed in such a stressful time. He was patient as I asked what felt like 101 questions before signing on the dotted line, and instead of making me feel like a burden, he answered each one with care, honesty, and full transparency. That level of forthrightness was refreshing, and it built trust from the start. Throughout the entire process, Doug’s professionalism was matched by his humanity. He was not only thorough and knowledgeable, but also compassionate and understanding. His calm demeanor gave me peace of mind, and his guidance helped me navigate what could have been an overwhelming experience. Although this situation was unfortunate, meeting and working with Doug was not. I hope I never have to go through something like this again, but if I do, I know how fortunate I would be to have him by my side.

Posted by Christen | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent experience

I hired Mr. McGee the day after I got a wreckless driving ticket. With having a cdl this would have been terrible. I was caught doing 83 in a 55. He was very helpful an clear of what I needed to do. He explained the bumps in the road we would have with my cdl. He got it knocked down to a regular tick...et. Which ended me with 6 point an I still have a cdl an hold my job. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Ian | August 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Douglas McGee Gets Results!

I can’t recommend Douglas McGee enough! I came to him with a costly speeding ticket, and thanks to his expert advice and clear instructions, my case turned around completely. He was professional, responsive, and knew exactly what steps to take. Because of his guidance, my charge was reduced from a mi...sdemeanor speeding ticket all the way down to just “driving with faulty equipment” — which is insanely impressive. If you need an attorney who genuinely knows how to get results, Douglas McGee is the one you want in your corner.

Posted by Gianna | August 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Hire Doug ASAP!!!

Doug was the absolute best. I’ve never had to deal with a lawyer before and was totally scared of the classic stigma they receive. However I was pleasantly surprised by Doug’s character. He was very kind, understanding, and most importantly very very thorough. Thank you for all of your help and hard ...work!!!

Posted by John | August 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding thru Virginia

While driving through Virginia on the way back to NC from a dear friend’s funeral, l was ticketed for speeding in Washington County. I was referred to Mr McGee and he handled the entire process with incredible efficiency and professionalism. He could not have been more helpful, and while l hope l wil...l never need his services in the future, he would be the first man to call if l do!! John

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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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