$ 250-250 per hour
also known as Jeff Coale, D. Jeffrey Coale
I am a former Commonwealth's Attorney with over 20 years of courtroom trial experience. I have conducted over 150 criminal and civil jury trials. This has given me a great deal of practical knowledge that benefits my clients.
$ 250-250 per hour
33%-40%
Sometimes
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Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 1990
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PO Box 980, Emory, VA, 24327
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Posted by Al | December 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was cited with reckless driving for a minor accident in a rest stop on I-81 in Smyth Co. and needed local expertise, as I have never before had to appear in court and live 6 hours away in Northern Virginia. Mr. Coale was professional, prepared and well acquainted with the local process. He walked...
Posted by Jeffrey | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Jeff Coale handled my case and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I was charged with reckless driving which carries a heavy sentence if convicted. I needed an attorney to represent me. I live in SC. Mr. Coale was reassuring but not presumptuous about the likelihood of the court lowering...
Posted by Michael | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I paid 3x the price for Jeff’s help and received 5x the care — I also received an excellent outcome by doing a lot of preemptive work per Jeff’s recommendation. If you can afford his experience, knowledge, and help — I would be shocked if you’re anything but fully satisfied with his end of things. ...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My 19-year-old son was driving through Virginia when he was pulled over and arrested for possession of marijuana. I contacted Jeff. During the initial phone call, Jeff took the time to speak with me thoroughly. He gave me best and worst case scenarios while reassuring me about the disappointing situa...
Posted by Joao | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Retained Jeff's services for a speeding ticket (reckless driving) in VA. Due to a hearing impairment, communication was, at my request, limited to email. Not a problem! Jeff accommodated my needs, something not everyone these days is willing to do. Communication as clear, emails were promptly answere...
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1990
Order of the Coif, Washington and Lee University School of Law
1989
Herbert S. Larrick Scholar, Washington and Lee University School of Law
1988
American Jurisprudence Awards, Washington and Lee University School of Law
1985
Victor S. Armbrister Award, Emory and Henry College
1985
Thomas Jefferson Award, Jefferson Society
1982
Emory and Henry Scholar, Emory and Henry College
2004 - Present
Managing Member, Jeff Coale, PLC
1999 - 2003
Commonwealth's Attorney, Washington County, Virginia
1998 - 1999
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Washington County, Virginia
1995 - 1998
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Washington County, Virginia
1990 - 1995
Attorney, White Bundy McElroy Hodges & Sargent; White Elliott & Bundy
1985 - 1987
Officer and Tactical Team Member, James City County Virginia Police Department
1990 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1990 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2003
Virginia Association of Commonwealth's AttorneysMember
1990 - 1995
Virginia Association of Defense AttorneysMember
I collected $6.25 million for my client.
I collected $219,325.18 for my client.
Case dismissed on motion to strike.
1990
JD - Juris Doctor magna cum laude
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude
2010
The Child Witness in Sexual Abuse Cases
2009
Ethics in Sentencing
2003
Update in Criminal Procedure
2003
Faculty Member Trial Advocacy Program
2002
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
2001
Role of the Commonwealth's Attorney
2000
Respect for Law Enforcement
1998
Victims' Rights
1998
Courtroom Demeanor
1997
Role of the Prosecutor in Society
1994
Bridge the Gap Seminar
English
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