$ 250-250 per hour
David Jeffrey Hark Coale
also known as Jeff Coale, D. Jeffrey Coale
About David
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 35 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Jeff Coale, PLC Law Firm
PO Box 980, Emory, VA, 24327
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Posted by Nathan | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great directions and excellent results!
Attorney Jeff is a very professional and experienced Lawyer. He represented me against my reckless driving case (89/70 by speed) and helped me get rid of it with great result that met my objective. He gave me detailed and excellent directions to attain great results. He is definitely a right choice a...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
1st Class / Highly Recommend
Jeff is personable, professional, top-shelf representation. I hired him to handle a traffic ticket. He exceeded my expectations and delivered a very favorable outcome. Excellent communication, easy to talk to, and a realistic step-by-step approach...Jeff is 1st Class. 5 Stars and highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best
I received a Reckless Driving Charge several hundred miles away from home. After speaking with Jeff, I felt like I was in good hands. He walked me through every step and set me up for the best possible outcome. I am so glad that I found him. I would absolutely recommend him to family, friends and any...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best possible outcome
With this being my first (and hopefully only) time being in legal trouble I was very nervous about what the future held for me. However any worries and concerns were immediately set aside when I began working with Mr. Coale. His extensive knowledge of the legal system and superb communication skills ...
Posted by Jerome | June 25, 2015
Excellent experience
Jeff took the time necessary to explain the situation and possible outcomes as well as prepare a plan of action to get the best results. I appreciated the time he took working with me from hundreds of miles away, making the process as good as it could have been. I highly recommend Jeff and his firm.
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
confidential
I collected $6.25 million for my client.
B. E. P. v Merck & Co., Inc.
I collected $219,325.18 for my client.
Commonwealth of Virginia v R. T. D.
Case dismissed on motion to strike.
Education
1990
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor magna cum laude
1985
Emory and Henry College
BA - Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2010
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Child Witness in Sexual Abuse Cases
2009
Virginia Sentencing Commission and Virginia State Bar
Ethics in Sentencing
2003
various local law enforcement agencies
Update in Criminal Procedure
2003
Commonwealth's Attorneys' Services Counsel
Faculty Member Trial Advocacy Program
2002
Washington County, Virginia Schools
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
2001
Southwest Law Enforcement Academy
Role of the Commonwealth's Attorney
2000
Bristol Optimist Club
Respect for Law Enforcement
1998
Victims' Rights Day
Victims' Rights
1998
Southwest Law Enforcement Academy
Courtroom Demeanor
1997
Emory & Henry College
Role of the Prosecutor in Society
1994
Virginia Continuing Legal Education
Bridge the Gap Seminar
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides