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About Michael
Biography
Raised in Deep Creek in Chesapeake Virginia
Attended Chesapeake Public Schools
Former 14-year Police Officer with the Norfolk Police Department, retired to attend Law School
Married 27 years to Nancy Witcher Woods
Live in Chesapeake, Virginia
Hobby is golf
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
40%
34 years | 2,000 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
34 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
34 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Virginia for 33 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Michael J. Woods PC
1736 South Park Court, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA, 23320-8922
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Excellent DUI attorney
Mr. Woods handled my DUI case very well. He met with me twice prior to the first court date, and again the day before to refresh his memory. At the trial he was excellent throughout, pointing out inconsistencies in the police officer's testimony that, in my opinion, had the judge on the verge of acqu...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Woods is a highly competent expert in the field of DUI defense. He is a seasoned and experienced attorney with a long history of getting great results for his clients. Highest recommendation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney/President, Michael J. Woods, P.C.
Associations
1998 - Present
Chesapeake Public SchoolsBoard Member
1998 - Present
Virginia School Board AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
1992 - Present
Chesapeake Bar AssociatonMember
Education
1992
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Saint Leo College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978
Tidewater Community College
Associate in Applied Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Change of venue child custody.
10 Apr 2015
Q&A
My ex wants to take our son out of preschool. If I enroll him for preschool do I still have to pay child support?
15 Apr 2015
Q&A
Speeding 11mph over the limit/Unmarked police car
03 Apr 2015