$ 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%
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Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 1990
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PO Box 980, Emory, VA, 24327
34 Client Reviews
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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 David | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White glove service!
Driving through Smyth county VA, I was pulled over for doing 86 in a 70Mph zone which, I found out later, is a reckless driving offense. I am from out of state and I did not want to travel back for the court appearance as it is over 800 miles. I decided to hire an attorney to represent me. After...
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 Chris | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Out Of State Traffic
I was very concerned about my traffic ticket I received while on vacation. I was very happy with the services and consultation I got from Attorney Coale. He is definitely recommended, efficient, and helpful. I wasn't sure what I was going to have to do about the ticket but after I spoke to and hir...
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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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