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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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Awards

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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 anonymous | February 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Doug is a Miracle Worker

While driving through Smyth County, Virginia, I was issued a Reckless Driving ticket alleging that I was driving 100 MPH on a highway with a 70 MPH speed limit. I was not only unaware that I was speeding (I was driving an unfamiliar car at night on an empty highway), but was shocked to learn that I ...was now facing a misdemeanor charge. Given that the speed was in the triple-digits, there was a serious prospect of not only a permanent criminal conviction but also jail time. I was absolutely devastated, scared, and didn’t know what to do. Faced with such a serious situation, I reached out to a number of attorneys and law firms that I found online. Among these was the Riley & Wells law firm, who referred me to Doug McGee. Doug was nothing short of a godsend. From my very first conversation with Doug, I knew that he was the lawyer that I wanted to hire. It was immediately clear that this was an attorney who was not only knowledgeable and highly experienced in his craft, but was also a generous and caring person. I found him to be able to deliver his legal advice honestly and directly but, at the same time, with warmth and compassion. Despite not having even been retained yet, Doug was more than generous with his time and expertise, spending hours on the phone with me and my husband to discuss how best to mitigate my situation. His advice and guidance at this early stage was crucial to the successful outcome of my case. Doug was more than thorough with his recommendations on what steps I needed to take in advance of my court date in the hopes of being able to convince the judge or prosecutor to consider reducing my charge to improper driving. I diligently followed his recommendations to the letter (including, but not limited to, doing >100 hours of pre-trial community service, completing defensive driving courses, and getting speedometer calibrations). As a result, Doug was able to get my Reckless Driving charge dismissed. After paying $89 in court costs, I am now able to move on with my life. I cannot recommend Doug McGee highly enough. I am absolutely convinced that my case would have had a very different outcome had I not had Doug as my attorney, especially with him being so generous with his time and guidance in the first few days after getting the ticket. He is a truly incredible attorney—a godsend and a miracle worker.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Superior Attorney!

Attorney Douglas McGee was superior in handling a family members driving infractions. He was timely, thorough, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He clearly does his job out of a sense of mission, not for monetary gain. I highly recommend Mr. McGee as your representative!

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Representation and Peace of Mind

I hired Mr. McGee to represent me in a traffic matter. From the very beginning, he was thorough, clear, and proactive in explaining the process and the steps I could take to strengthen my case. His guidance on preparation and his responsiveness to every question gave me complete peace of mind. Tha...nks to his expertise and advocacy, the case was resolved with a minimal outcome that carried no lasting consequences. Importantly, he was able to handle the matter entirely on my behalf, which was invaluable for me. Mr. McGee is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares about his clients. His professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication made a stressful situation much easier to manage. I strongly recommend him to anyone seeking outstanding reliable traffic representation in Virginia.

Posted by Michael | August 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Just hire Doug, other lawyers use scare tactics

I received a reckless driving ticket in Virginia for speeding (>15 mph) on my way to vacation. Doug talked with me every step of the way and helped reassure me it would be okay (penalties include up to 12 months in prison!!!). I followed all of his instructions to the best of my ability and it ended ...up as a no point fine. He was awesome and I would I highly recommend him for the most aggressive speeding laws in the country (Virginia). Also I was out of state and didn’t not have to attend court in person.

Posted by Austin | August 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Doug Turned My Reckless Driving Charge Into a Non-Moving Violation - Highly Recommend!

From the moment I reached out to Doug, I knew I was in good hands. Unlike other lawyers who were hesitant to even speak with me before hiring them, Doug took the time to listen to my situation right away. His responsiveness, combined with his extensive experience, made it an easy decision to hire him..., and it turned out to be the best decision I could’ve made. I was facing a reckless driving charge due to speed, and from the very start, Doug provided clear, practical advice about what I could do to improve my situation. What stood out most was his honesty. He didn’t sugarcoat things or tell me what I wanted to hear. Instead, he gave me straightforward, realistic expectations, but also remained confident that if I followed his guidance, we could get the charge reduced to a simple traffic ticket. What truly impressed me was how Doug didn’t stop there. He mapped out a strategy to potentially get the entire case reduced to a non-moving defective equipment charge, something that would mean zero points on my license instead of the six I’d face with the reckless driving conviction. And the best part? Doug delivered on that plan. Thanks to his expert guidance and careful handling of my case, the charge was ultimately reduced to the non-moving violation, exactly as he’d hoped for. If you’re in a similar situation and worried about the impact a conviction might have on your life, I highly recommend reaching out to Doug. He’s not only an expert in his field but genuinely cares about getting the best possible outcome for his clients. Thanks to Doug, I avoided the worst-case scenario and couldn’t be more grateful.

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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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