$ 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
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Al | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed
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 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mr. Coale excellent communicator, experienced counselor
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 anonymous | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Successful dismissal
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 Paul | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you Jeff!!
I retained Jeff after a reckless driving speeding ticket for a family member. He was very engaging and honest. We followed his simple and straightforward advice and he was able to get the charges dismissed. I really appreciate that he treated us with empathy and respect. I would highly recommend ...
Posted by Joyce | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
David Jeff Coale
I retained Mr. Coale after my son's driving ticket while traveling through Virginia. We do not live in Virginia, where this would have been a simple speeding ticket. Because his speed was over 80, this was now a misdemeanor, a court matter. Mr. Coale got us the outcome we wanted - misdemeanor charg...
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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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