Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Former prosecutor with over 35 years experience providing effective, zealous representation of persons charged with criminal and traffic matters within a two hour radius of Roanoke in both state and federal courts. Have served on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for the past several years and have lectured on various criminal topics. I have earned the respect of my collegues, prosecutors and judges through hard work and results. I leave no stone unturned: if there is a defense I will find it. I have great pride in and passion for the work that I do. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime or traffic offense in my territory give me a call. Free consultation.
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
302 Washington Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016-4312
19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Ashley | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Truly the best
I was facing 3 serious felonies. Mrs. Caldwell-bono walked me through the entire process, explained everything in detail and gave her opinions but ultimately left every decision to me. I couldn’t have asked for a better result, I have no felonies! I can continue to live my normal life. Debra is the b...
Posted by Chris | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The absolute BEST
Deb is the absolute BEST! She is in your corner and believes in her clients. She has personally gotten my butt out of the fire twice now, once in 2020 and once recently (which she got my case 100% dismissed!!). She knows the prosecutors and judges since she's been in this profession for so long. Ther...
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Ruthless
Debbie was fantastic. She was ruthless in the court room - the kind of attitude you want for your defense. She defended my husband against false allegations facing life in prison, and got some of the charges dropped, and the rest she defended ruthlessly and ended with not guilty from the jury. She re...
Posted by Jess | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
We hired Deborah to defended my son 's traffic ticket for excessive speed. Had it not been for her, my son would have spent additional time in jail, paid a hefty fine, and lost his license. The case dragged on over a year and she remained in constant communication with us, keeping us updated througho...
Posted by Rebecca | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
Today most lawyers you meet them,pay and discuss your case, then spend the rest of your time trying to reach them but you don’t even talk to them a second time until 5 min before court. Debbi goes above and beyond. She was in contact with us thru out the entire year before we went to trial. She calle...
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1987 - Present
Owner, Deborah Caldwell-Bono, P.C.
1981 - 1985
City Prosecutor, Roanoke City Court
2006 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
1981
J.D.
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts