William Henry O'Brien

William Henry O'Brien

also known as William H. "Happy" O'Brien

4.3
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

1397 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

About William

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Representing clients in a variety of Misdemeanor and Felony charges throughout Hampton Roads

26 years

35%
DUI and DWI 35%

Helping clients navigate the the ever changing and technical defense of alcohol related traffic offenses.

26 years

35%
Family 10%

Providing hands-on representation for the sensitive and emotional issues of divorce, child custody and support.

26 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Helping clients get the compensation they deserve when they are injured through the carelessness and negligence of others.

26 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Representing clients in a variety of traffic offenses, both misdemeanor and felony, through Hampton Roads.

26 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 25 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Doummar & O'Brien

1397 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451

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William Henry O'Brien's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Penelope Hand | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI 3rd

YOU SIMPLY CANNOT HIRE A BETTER ATTORNEY!!! My husband was arrested for a DUI 3rd and in the end, he ended up with a $350 fine, no jail time (even though he had been held for 2 1/2 months) and only 2 misdemeanors and 2 non-moving traffic violations. Happy took the case, provided absolutely excellen...t representation, and treated us as people and not part of the 'cattle herd'. Worth every penny...and such a good man!

Posted by Jeremiah Meade | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket and seatbelt violation dismissed

I was pulled over for doing 45 in a 25 and not wearing a seat-belt. I didn’t want any points on my record, Happy made that happen. I had to take a very easy driving class. He made me feel included on what was happening. I would recommend O’Brien to anyone for traffic violations.

Posted by Tony | November 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great lawyer!

I was pulled over for doing 18 over the speed limit. As many people do, I assumed that there was nothing I could do. after speaking to a friend, he recommended that I contact Mr O'Brien. Happy informed me that he was confident I had a case he could work with. He had my nearly reckless driving charge ...dropped to defective equipment! Mr O'Brien was affordable, professional, helpful, and most of all very easy to work with. I highly recommend his services

Posted by Jeff | May 19, 2015 | DUI & DWI

DUI DEFENSE

Happy has to be the best DUI Defense Atty in Hampton Roads He was thoroughly prepared and aggressive with my defense He was able to keep much of the Commonwealths evidence suppressed. This was huge in winning this case! He was clearly better than the Commonwealth and it showed. The case was won ...even before closing arguments occurred. His knowledge of the law was evident and his mastery at trial was crucial to a total acquittal I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for aggressive defense!

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

DUI Master

Happy is the man! From day one he was on his A game. His knowledge and courtroom demeanor cannot be beaten. Always kept me up to date and always available if i had any questions. We met at his office when needed and discussed a game plan and executed it. He was honest and up front about what I shoul...d expect, and then delivered me a dismissal. Highly recommend! Hope to not have to use him again but if it ever happens, he is the first call.

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Ryan Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of watching Happy grow into one of the finest defense attorneys in Coastal Virginia. I regularly collaborate with him on complicated and high-profile cases, and I would recommend him without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Doummar & O'Brien

2005 - 2013

Partner, Brydges, Geroe, Rosenblatt & O'Brien, PLLC

2000 - 2005

Associate, Brydges, O'Brien & Frucci

Associations

2000 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2000

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Davidson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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