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William Henry O'Brien
also known as William H. "Happy" O'Brien
About William
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
26 years
DUI and DWI
35%
26 years
Family
10%
26 years
Personal Injury
10%
26 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 25 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Doummar & O'Brien
1397 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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William Henry O'Brien's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Todd | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You should Pay just to see him in Action
This is my fourth time retaining Happy. He is genious in a courtroom. It is amazing to watch him in action. Happy has identified issues with process followed numerous times for me and today he took the time to call and negoitate on my behalf with the Commonwealth's Attorney's office, explaining so...
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 ...
Posted by brett | November 20, 2014
Top of the line attorney in Virginia Beach
Mr. O'Brien is not only knowledgeable in the law he is also professional and respectful to all. Most importantly, his knowledge and demeanor in the Court room brings excellent results to his clients. I enthusiastically refer my friends and family to him as I know they will be in good hands.
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Simply the best in Virginia Beach!
Could not have asked for better counsel! Mr. O'Brien's knowledge of the law and how it is applied had my case dismisssed. Mr. O'Brien has my highest recommendation!
William Henry O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"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
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 AssociationAttorney Member
Education
2000
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Davidson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers