$ 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 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 John | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Successful Dismissal
I was fortunate to choose Atty. Coale as my lawyer and I would recommend him highly. From the first phone call I was impressed with Atty. Coale's professionalism, politeness and knowledge of the law. His communication and instructions were excellent, easy to follow. My summons alleged a misdemeano...
Posted by Tom | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Superb Lawyer and Gentleman
I contacted Mr. Coale to handle a traffic violation for my son. We sought him out because of his experience as a former police officer, Commonwealth Attorney, and his knowledge of the local court systems. My wife and I could not have been more pleased with the results. Mr. Coale expertly outlined t...
Posted by Tim | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best representation out there
Mr. Coale was an absolute pleasure to work with. He recently represented me on the charge of reckless driving 90 in a 70 and I could not be more pleased with his services. He was honest and direct with all of his answers and detailed recommendations for the case, as well as very timely in his respons...
Posted by Valerie | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest and Dependable
Jeff represented my son recently due to a reckless driving charge. Jeff answered all of our questions and gave us worthwhile advice. He always responded to our emails and phone calls in a timely manner, too. He handled my son's case superbly and I recommend Jeff without hesitation. He is knowledgeabl...
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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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