$ 250-250 per hour
Richard Louis Derrico
About Richard
Biography
I am a Roanoke criminal attorney, helping people with a variety of legal issues ranging from business formation to criminal and traffic defense. As an attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have gained the skills necessary to successfully defend my clients. I bring a compassionate energy towards each case I handle.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 34 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Copenhaver Ellett & Derrico
30 Franklin Rd SW, Ste 200, Roanoke, VA, 24011-2411
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Excellent attorney. The fees he charged for my complicated issues were very reasonable. Honest attorney and not out to take advantage of someone. Phone calls were returned promptly when he was out of the office. Highly recommend this attorney.
Posted by Mike | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great established lawfirm.
This lawfirm has handled 3 generations of my family's business and personal affairs for over 45 years. From simple property transfers to estate matters and business issues they are wonderfull. Always very prompt and professional. Rick is a super nice and caring person and can become very firm when th...
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Experience
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Partner, Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico
Associations
2003 - Present
Legal Aid SocietyDirector
1991 - Present
Roanoke Bar AssociationVirginia and Georgia Bar Admissions
American Bar Association
Member
Roanoke Bar Association
Member
Virginia State Bar
Member
2002 - 2008
Total Action Against PovertyDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony Prank Phone Call Ends in Dismissal
case against her client was dismissed
Education
1991
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Minnesota Mutual Annual Ethics/Malpractice CLE Seminar
Ethics
Languages
English