Joel Stephen Jackson

Joel Stephen Jackson

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Blacksburg, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

201 Church Street, 1st Floor Suite B, Blacksburg, VA

About Joel

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

22 years | 1,500 cases

35%
Expungement 12%

22 years

12%
Family 3%

22 years | 200 cases

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joel S. Jackson, P.C.

201 Church Street, 1st Floor Suite B, Blacksburg, VA, 24060

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Joel Stephen Jackson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 105 reviews

Posted by Rob | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Swift resolution to an administrative error

I was driving back from DC to South Carolina on a business trip in a rented car with colleagues. Coming down the highway a bit over the speed limit. After being pulled over the trooper informed me I didn't have a valid drivers license cited me for speeding and the suspended license. That was ...a shock to me. I soon found out that my insurance company from Massachusetts hadn't filled out a form for the SC DMV I asked them to fill out. Well that meant I had had a suspended license for 11 months without knowing, as the notice was sent to my old address and not forwarded to me. I took care of the paperwork in two hours upon returning and was given my driving privileges back within 2 hours. I called attorney Jackson's office before my hearing and told them of the multiple touchpoints with the system where I should have been told I did not have a valid license, this included switching to a SC license, renting cars, and being pulled over by a Sheriff in Tennessee. They walked me through their process and Attorney Jackson was able to get all of the charges dropped for modest court fees. I highly recommend this group of professionals for your legal needs.

Posted by John | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great job and relief

My lawyer, Sean McDonnell, was extremely professional and carefully explained all of my options. Having a ticket for 81/65 and living nearly 800 miles away would have resulted in an impossible sequence of logistics. Sean took all of these issues away and reduced my charge to a non-moving violation ...with zero demerit points. Highly recommended!

Posted by Eric | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Praising God for Mr. Jackson's help

I was inadvertently speeding on the Interstate. I firmly believed that I was innocent. My young son was a passenger and told me that he thought I was over the speed limit. I was honestly in NO hurry. It was a severe down grade - just coming over the mountain top... I must have just made a mistake??? ...Having a VERY clean driving record, Mr. Jackson was able to plea bargain this for me. I still had to pay a hefty fine and a reasonable fee to Mr. Jackson. But, I have saved this ten times over in possible insurance premium hikes, since I would have no longer been eligible for the good driver discount without Mr. Jackson's help. Thank you, Lord, for Mr. Jackson and his staff.

Posted by Danny | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Results

I hired this attorney because I had a speeding ticket. I was not written up as reckless (always be respectful to officers when pulled over) but I would have still gotten points on my license. Joel was able to get it down to a non-moving violation of defective equipment. The fine was high, but still f...ar better than paying higher insurance rates from a moving violation. He took care of everything for me and I didn't even have to attend on my court date. I would highly recommend Joel for any traffic violations.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving Ticket

I recieved my second reckless driving ticket with this one being in smyth county going 87 in a 70. The Joel jackson law office got me the best possible outcome of getting the ticket completely dismissed! Definitely worth the money and time! I highly recommend them!!

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Joel Stephen Jackson's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Steidle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jackson is a highly skilled attorney who passionately advocates for his clients by leveraging his years of trial experience with a deep understanding of the law. He works tirelessly to achieve the most advantageous results for his clients while helping them navigate through some of the most difficult times of their lives. I would not hesitate to call Mr. Jackson if I ever found myself in a legal predicament and in need of representation."

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Alan Stratton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great Attorney in many fields."

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Erin Byers

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel has great experience in criminal and traffic defense. He knows the local court system very well which is a very useful skill. He would be a great advocate for anyone looking for representation in these areas of law."

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David Steidle

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney at Law, Joel Jackson P.C.

Associations

2005 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Appalachain School of Law Alumni Association

Member

2004 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

Education

2004

Appalachian School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Radford University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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