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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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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 57 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Scott | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless driving violation in Virginia

While traveling through Virginia to get to Tennessee, I received a reckless driving charge for driving 92mph in a 70mph zone. A thorough web search to find a good attorney in a place five hours from home suggested Douglas McGee got fantastic results with regard to my charge. He had great reviews and... after a consultation I knew he was the man for the job. My charge was in Smyth County and Doug knew all of the prosecutors, the police officers, everyone! I hired him and did everything he told me to do before my court date. He represented me in my absence and I was very pleased to learn he got my charge reduced to the lowest possible traffic ticket. I no longer have to worry about renewing my professional license or paying higher insurance rates because of Doug’s help. From experience, if you need a good attorney in Virginia, I absolutely recommend Doug. He’s a straight forward, honest, professional attorney with fair fees. Doug, Thank you! I appreciate you and your expertise. It was a pleasure speaking with and working with you. Thank you for helping me like you did. Wishing you continued success.

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 Kaylee | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Step by Step Guidance

Doug was incredibly knowledgeable in assisting with my speeding ticket. He sent step by step directions of what actions I needed to take. I'm extremely pleased with the outcome of my experience with Doug and highly recommend.

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.

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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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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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Thomas Soldan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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