Douglas Patrick McGee

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Douglas Patrick McGee

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383 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 37 years

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

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

About Douglas

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 45%

45%
Criminal Defense 30%

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%

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Awards

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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

Showing 1 - 5 of 196 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Brinnan | July 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Communicative, Personable, and Effective - Hire Doug!

Doug has been in the business for a while and he has excellent expertise, especially when it comes to traffic violations such as Reckless Driving. Throughout the ~4 months between my charge and my court date, he communicated consistently and effectively, clearly laying out what was necessary to get m...y charge reduced, or maybe even dismissed. He is always very real about possible outcomes and the importance of different tasks to do before court in order to have the best chance at success. Doug is very easy to talk to and is a very nice individual. He also clearly has a great relationship with those within various circuits in Virginia, and he knows the courts very well. In the end, with the combination of completing the tasks he requested of me and his expertise, Doug was able to get my Reckless Driving case not only reduced, but completely dismissed. Couldn't be more more with the result and my decision to hire him. It is possible to get your reckless driving misdemeanor dismissed!!

Posted by Alexis | July 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Gives great instructions -- Follow Them!!

My son had a reckless driving charge that could have seriously impacted his ability to get hired for a first responder job that he wanted. Doug McGee was recommended to us and I am so glad we retained him! He told him exactly what to do. He sent an email laying out what steps to take to help get the ...best possible outcome. He also did a couple of phone calls to describe what the process would be like, what to expect in court and how to prepare. That said, you have to do the work. If he says to get community service hours, take a class, etc., you have to do it. Get your paperwork in order, do everything he says, you won't be sorry! My son got his charge reduced, he was eligible for hire, and the new job starts in a couple months. It was the best possible outcome and I am so grateful. A huge relief!

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Reductions Are Possible

I hired Mr. McGee to assist me with my DUI charge. I had made the mistake of driving under the influence and blew a .11. During the process, Doug did everything he could to walk me through the steps leading up to my court date as well as doing the leg work to find a way to help get my charge reduc...ed. I had a lot of things that could have put me in a serious situation, but Doug’s efforts gave me the chance to reduce my sentence to a reckless driving charge. He is a great man and encourage anyone in the same predicament to consider him as your lawyer. Thanks again Doug for all you did for me and my family.

Posted by Varsh K | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

RecklessDriving case saviour- reduced to improper driving

Mr.Doug was outstanding in handling my reckless driving case. He was professional, strategic, very communicative and incredibly effective throughout the entire process. He was also flexible with my tight work schedule and helped resolve the case with least turbulence in my daily life.Thanks to their ...work and expertise, I achieved a result I was hoping for. I always felt informed and confident knowing they were fighting for me. If you need a lawyer for traffic or driving charges, I highly recommend them.

Posted by Chris B | June 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Reckless Driving Misdemeanor Virginia

My 18 year old son received a reckless driving charge while driving through Virginia on his way back to college. We live in N.Y. so it was surprising that Virginia designates this charge as a Class 1 Misdemeanor with the possibility of jail time and 6 points. I found Doug McGee online based upon seve...ral positive ratings. After calling Doug's office, he quickly called me back and spoke to me on the phone for about an hour. As an attorney myself, I've never experienced the amount of care and understanding that Doug provided on our initial call. I was quite concerned, but Doug set my mind at ease. During that initial call Doug laid out our plan detailing what was required to potentially reduce the charge. Following our call Doug memorialized what we discussed in a detailed e-mail setting forth all steps needed prior to the initial hearing. Steps included the completion of Virginia driving courses, community service, amongst other tasks. Following Doug's direction, my son completed most tasks as requested by Doug. On the day of the hearing, I received a call from Doug informing that the Misdemeanor was reduced to an equipment violation- meaning, no jail time, no additional community service and more importantly, no points! As I write this review, I'm still shocked at the outcome. I rarely write reviews unless I'm deeply moved by the service provided. I chose Doug due to the fact that he understands the Virginia court system and has great relationships with prosecutors and judges. Having handled so many of these matters, Doug understands the intricacies of the court system and what prosecutors and judges look for when considering a reduction. Doug was nothing short of amazing. I would recommend Doug to anyone who is in a similar situation and would give him 10 stars if I could. I couldn't be happier with the attentiveness, responsiveness and overall result. Prior to the hearing, I must have email or called Doug over a dozen times. After each and every email or call, Doug promptly responded with detailed answers to all of my questions. I can't say enough about my experience with Doug as our attorney. If you need an attorney for similar circumstances, look no further. This is you guy! Trust me when I say Doug will do everything he can to defend your case and provide you with a road map on how to succeed. Thank you Doug for being so personable, attentive and understanding. I couldn't ask for anything more and am so glad I made the decision to hire you for my son's case.

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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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