Richard Joseph Davis III

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Richard Joseph Davis III

2.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portsmouth, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family ... +12 more

355 Crawford Parkway, Suite 700, Portsmouth, VA

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About Richard

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Appeals 7%

7%
Banking 7%

7%
Criminal Defense 7%

7%
DUI and DWI 7%

7%
Estate Planning 7%

7%
Expungement 7%

7%
Family 7%

7%
Federal Crime 7%

7%
General Practice 7%

7%
Medical Malpractice 7%

7%
Personal Injury 7%

7%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 7%

7%
Violent Crime 7%

7%
White Collar Crime 7%

7%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 20 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kozak & Associates, P.C.

355 Crawford Parkway, Suite 700, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

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Richard Joseph Davis III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Olivia | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Glad I decided to go with Mr. Davis!

Richard Davis exceeded my expectations! He went above and beyond to assist me in my case. His staff was super friendly, and he always made time to take my call or update me on my case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional attorney. I can’t thank him enough for all his help! Def...initely 5 stars!!

Posted by chris | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Auto accident

Mr. Davis was professional. He was available to answer all my questions. He got my case dismissed .

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Previous client

He was the most rude and disrespectful lawyers I have ever talked to. He diminishes you as a person in the way he talks and did not really help me. I wondered if he was really there for the other party. So unprofessional, will never use!

Posted by Robin | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't Hire This guy

I sat in court and wondered if Richard Davis was there to defend or Offend me. His actions in the court room were jaw dropping, he did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to defend me. He was paid in full but he did not review my case or meet with me until the day before court. He spent 5 minutes with me and it show...ed in the courtroom. Don't waste your money on this guy, you will get more satisfaction flushing your money down the toilet either way your money will be wasted.

Posted by Kristin | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute worst lawyer possible

I hired Mr. Davis for a custody case. It was almost impossible to ever get in contact with him, he never met with me after our consultation to discuss the case. In court he had NOTHING prepared, he just "played it by ear". He didn't fight for my case in any way shape or form. I paid him to literally ...just sit next to me in a court room. I would of been better off representing myself. And as soon as we left the court room, he asked about payment for the rest of his retainer. He tried withholding my file from my new attorney until I paid him off (which by the way isn't allowed). Extremely unprofessional in every way. My family wasted $1500 on this guy, then ended up just spending thousands more on a GOOD attorney to handle my case. I would not trust this lawyer with handling anything concerning the law.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Kozak & Davis, P.C.

Associations

Portsmouth Bar Association

Past Director

Virginia State Bar

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Education

2001

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

East Carolina University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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