Hyatt Shirkey

Hyatt Shirkey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Guardianship ... +2 more

3048 Brambleton Ave SW, By Appointment Only, Roanoke, VA

About Hyatt

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I know what judges, GAL's, and the Departments of Social Services (if involved) are looking for when working for the best home for a child. I prepare and develop an active and vigorous case for the right custody, visitation, and/or DSS outcome.

13 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Certified Court Appointed Counsel for Virginia felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile delinquency defendants.

16 years

25%
Guardianship 20%

12 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

Consistently protecting Virginia drivers from false and/or illegal convictions. This is a highly technical area that requires an aggressive lawyer with a strong trial success record to get you the best outcome, that's me.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hyatt Browning Shirkey Law Firm, PLC

3048 Brambleton Ave SW, By Appointment Only, Roanoke, VA, 24015

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Hyatt Shirkey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great attorney!

He communicates really well, and in a timely manner. Very understanding and listened to what I had to say about my situation when I got a speeding ticket. Knowledgable and got me off with a non-moving violation.

Posted by Etienne | February 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very thoughtful and considerate

Mr. Shirkey has always been a pleasure to work with. He's been getting cases dismissed for me for small traffic tickets, here and there and every time he's gone out of his way to get the job done. Very considerate of my situation, always reminding that he's here in my corner for me first. Highly reco...mmended!!!

Posted by Mark | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer, Highly Recommend

Based upon a VA Bar Association colleague's recommendation, I contacted Mr. Shirkey to handle my reckless driving charge in Caroll County, VA. I could not have been more satisfied with Mr. Shirkey's services. Mr Shirkey quickly contacted me for an in depth phone consultation. His calm, friendly, a...nd knowledgeable demeanor easily put my concerns at ease. We discussed details of the traffic incident as well as best/worst case scenarios. Mr Shirkey patiently walked me through the process and answered all of my questions. We went through my options and he gave me sound and thoughtful legal advice. We reached an agreement and I hired him as my representation after one phone call. Mr. Shirkey's experience and knowledge of both VA criminal and traffic law as well as court room experience secured me a very favorable verdict. I cannot thank him enough. I highly recommend Mr. Shirkey to anyone looking for legal representation.

Posted by Nicole | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The highest of recommendation for Hyatt!!

I am so grateful for Hyatt! All thanks to hiring him, my speeding ticket was completely dropped - no fine, no driving school, no points!! He not only obtained an outcome for me that I thought was impossible, but he was also down to earth, honest, straight forward, easy to work with, thorough, and ver...y reachable! He was the only lawyer that called me back immediately when I was looking for representation and he responded just as fast to each call and email that followed. As someone who lives out of state, I felt so confident in him representing me in Virginia without my being there and he communicated all along with way with ease. I am so grateful and so confident in his abilities.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attention to Detail

My son was facing 3 felony drug convictions, possession of drugs, and speeding. Mr. Shirkey's attention to detail revealed inconsistencies in the police report. He provided my son counsel and after working with the prosecutor my son pleaded no contest to possession of drugs, the speeding ticket was... dropped due to faulty equipment, and the 3 felony drug convictions were also dropped. My son received 1 year probation, 6 months suspended license, 24 hours community service, and attend rehab.

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Hyatt Shirkey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kellam Parks

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Hyatt - he is a conscientious and dedicated counsel that goes the extra mile for his clients. I have had the pleasure of working with him on the Virginia State Bar's Technology sub committee. His interest in utilizing technology in his practice puts him ahead of the curve to his clients' benefit."

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Jon Hays

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hyatt is my go to referral lawyer in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area of Virginia. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and would be a good choice if you are looking for someone to represent you."

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Jared Lee

General practice lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, passionate, and hard-working. He loves the law and seeking justice."

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James Steele

Debt collection lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've found Hyatt to be very knowledgeable and an upstanding member of the local bar."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

2017’s Leading Adviser in Consumer Law – Virginia, AI Magazine

2010

Public Service Fellow, Ohio State University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President, Hyatt Browning Shirkey Law Firm, PLC

2012 - Present

General Counsel, Fathers for the Fatherless

2011 - 2012

Director of Paralegal Studies, National College (now American National University)

2011 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

Associations

2017 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2017 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Committee on Technology and the Practice of Law

Chairman-CLE

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Committee on Technology and the Practice of Law

Member

2016 - Present

Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Fathers for the Fatherless

General Counsel

2009 - 2010

Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law

Production Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Reed Elsevier, Inc. v. Muchnick, 559 U. S. 154 (2010)

8-0 to overturn the appellate court

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Education

2010

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Liberty University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Concealed weapon permit qualifying course

The Law of Self Defense

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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