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Daniel Wayne Fast

4.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wise, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

Po Box 1346, Wise, VA

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35 years

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Probate 5%

35 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

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Law Offices of Daniel Wayne Fast

Po Box 1346, Wise, VA, 24293-1346

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Daniel Wayne Fast's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable lawyer and strong court representation!

We have come to know Attorney Daniel Fast over two years and three different court cases for custody and visitation of my children. These were cases involving families from three different states. We found Dan on an internet review site, so we hope this review helps someone else seeking expert help... in custody, visitation or divorce case representation. Dan is a very competent lawyer who knows the law and gave us sound advice on what was important legally to our case. He is an advocate for children and parents and worked to represent our case within the law. He prepared us well for court and provided us with a strong court defense. We appreciated the help that Dan gave us in representing my request for my child to be returned to my primary custody. This was a long process and very nerve wracking. Dan was available to talk with me by phone which helped me feel like I was doing all I could to advocate for my children. Dan also helped me complete a divorce proceeding. Dan has a great office assistant Pam who took my messages and kept me informed about the next time I would be able to talk with Dan. I would highly recommend Attorney Dan Fast for anyone looking for help with custody or divorce cases.

Posted by Madeline | November 07, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Justice for the wrongfully accused

My boyfriend is a prisoner at Red Onion State Prison where he was accused of assaulting guard. Being that his is in fact incarcerated more people than less tend to believe that those who are imprisoned are lairs as well as a menace to society, Dan Fast is one of the few that believe in far treatment ...for all and thanks to the work that he put in on this justice was served. Myself as well as family members of my constantly called Dan and received responses in timely manner and he also kept us informed of the case process. Thank you Dan for a job well done, From my man, future in laws and myself we truly appreciate the time and effort that was put in on this case and for renewing our beliefs in the justice system. I would gladly recommend Dan Fast to any family who happens to be going through the same situation because he treats his clients as people and not criminals.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2014 | Child Custody

He deserves 10 Stars!!!

Where should I begin? I will start with if Dan would practice in Alabama I'd pay for the Bar exam or Licensing fees!!!!!!! He and Trish were with out a doubt very helpful, honest and definitely advocated for us! He is not bashful when it comes to arguing your case! I would highly suggest not thinking... twice about retaining him! We were blessed with finding him in the middle of a Custody/Visitation and Support case that has been in Court's in both Northern and South Western Va since early 2007 Dan did not skip a beat. I can't even think of one negative thing to say... Thank you for everything Dan!!!

Posted by TJMH | November 20, 2012 | Family

To let anyone that has ever doubted Mr. Fast, they should stand back and think about it. Get to know him before you judge him.

Mr. Fast has always been a huge part of my family, personal and professional. I understand everyone is entitle to their opinions, but at times they should keep their thoughts to themselves. I was taught by two great mean, one being my father and the other was another great man and lawyer, Mr. M.., th...at opinions are like bottom holes, that everyone has one. God doesn't like ugly, so no one should say anything about this man, unless you have good reason. Even when he is out with his family, he always speaks and ask how everyone is doing? There are some lawyers you can see them and they do not go out of their way to speak or even ask how you are doing. I have all the utmost respect for this man. I can say that my mother thought of him as one of her own. Anytime she needed anything, he would drop what he was doing to help her out. Even if it was out of his control, he still did what he could for her. Now, that she isn't here I am going to do as she did and depend on him. I consider him, OUR FAMILY LAWYER, and anyone that doesn't like him or don't like my choice, you can get over it. Everyone in my family has use him for any legal matters, and we will continue to use him.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2009

Do Not Hire

Dan Fast was extremely unprofessional and has incompetent administrative staff. You will not have any correspondence in reference to court dates, appointments, or information about your case in general. Mr. Fast was a complete waste of a $1,500 retainer. Please take my advice and save your time, m...oney and effort on hiring someone that is capable of representing you as a client.

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University of Louisville

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Old Dominion University

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