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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 | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Choose Douglas P McGee for Southern Virginia

I couldnt have asked for better counsel than Doulgas McGee. Extremely nice to work with. He gave me an extensive amount of time explaining the entire process without cost for our first conversation, very detailed guidance and always very responsive to texts or messages when I needed additional help ...or questions answered and was able to negotiate the lowest fine possible without my attendance needed for my traffic offense. I would highly highly recommend his services.

Posted by Mike | February 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Violation

As an out of state resident and wanting to help my son with his recent VA. speeding ticket we went to the web and found Mr. McGee. Upon a free consultation with Mr. McGee we chose to have him represent us in my son's case. At first, we were asked to provide what I considered to be a lot of informatio...n as well as having my son to take an 8 hour VA driving class. The case quickly came together as to how this would support a reduced violation to no violation. Mr. McGee was extremely professional and thorough while walking us through the whole process. In the end his process and incite were spot on and provided a very favorable outcome for my son. I would highly recommend Mr. McGee and his firm.

Posted by Richard | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

NJ license Reckless 80/55 in Virginia to Infraction 64/55

When I received the ticket I was baffled since it being my first every ticket. It was reckless by speed ticket and I wasn't aware of it being a Misdemeanor in Virginia. I tried contacting many law firms and Douglas was the only one who was confident and prompt with his replies. He initially gave alot... of information for free and made me confident about my case. Once I officially signed an agreement with him. He gave a proper list of things to prepare and was on point with communication. He represented me for the case and I did not have to travel all the way from NJ. This reduction in charge saved me from accumulating large number of points and a criminal history.

Posted by Namal | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

You gonna get through this With Mr.Mcgee

I was going for a vacation from NY to Florida. Stopped for doing 88 in a 70 zone and I had no idea it is considered as RD in Virginia. I called few law firms and I did not get much info or particular attention. I found Mr. McGee's contact on the web while I was looking an attorney to help me out. His... all reviews were good and I'm so happy today I made my decision to hire him. When I reached him he knew what exactly to do and even before taking the case, He walked me through and explained all quite nicely and taken his own time with out any charge. I sent him with all the documents,He has taken good time to prepare for the case and requested me to obtain few docs like my Driving records,Ordometer calibration, I received a minimum fine, no points and could not have been happier. Thanks to Doug McGee.I recommend him 100% as this charge gonna make your life hard if convicted with bad choices.

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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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