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Karen Ousley Boyer

Criminal defense Attorney at Hillsville, VA

5.0   13 reviews

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    Criminal defense and traffic representation for Southwestern Virginia area.

Licensed for 23 years
State VA
Status Active
Acquired 2008
Updated 12/27/2022
State NC
Status Active
Acquired 1999
Updated 12/27/2022

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Karen Ousley Boyer, PLLC
PO Box 1896
Hillsville, VA, 24343

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Posted by Allison | March 28, 2022
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Highly recommend!
I'm an attorney in Georgia, so when my college-aged son received a (super-speeder, as we call it in Georgia) speeding ticket coming back from visiting a friend at V.T., I did some research and felt like Ms. Boyer would be the right fit to represent him. From start to finish, Ms. Boyer was professional, patient with me as mom, and very clear with expectations. She negotiated his ticket down to a non-moving violation without my son having to go back to Virginia, which was a far better result than I ever could have hoped for. I absolutely would recommend Ms. Boyer to anyone looking for competent, excellent representation.
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Posted by Peter | September 13, 2019
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Model Attorney
My girlfriend and I are from Illinois. My girlfriend was cited for reckless driving by the Hillsville Police Department. Her and I were a nervous wreck after she was charged. We picked Karen Boyer to represent us, based on her Avvo rating, and the comments people made about her level of legal service. I can certify that the comments are true, and she exceeded our expectations, and represented my girlfriend with pure competence, compassion, and legal talent. She also calmed our fears with patience and kindness. She put together a magnificent mitigation package, and got the reckless driving charge reduced to an equipment violation.... partly because it was my girlfriends first traffic ticket ever. I cannot say enough good things about Karen Boyer
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Posted by Julia | May 1, 2018
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Excellent
I recommend Karen! She did a great job handling my driver's case! The charge was amended to a non-moving violation!
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2018
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Speeding and Possession Charges
Karen was able to get a dismissal of charges for my speeding ticket as well as possession of marijuana and alcohol. She is amazing and I recommend her to anyone in the Virginia area!
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018
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Knew what she was doing and a really big help!
Over the summer my underage friend and I were charged with possession of marijuana and alcohol, and after just one consultation with Ms. Bosley my anxiety and stress were eased. First off, she is sweet as can be and extremely intelligent. She outlined a plan for my friend and I on what we were going to do and took us step by step through the operation, and even supplied us with best and worst case scenarios. Throughout the case, Ms. Bosley consistently kept in touch and was able to answer any questions me or my friend head. It was such a pleasure working with Ms. Bosley and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for legal aid in the area.
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Posted by Holly | March 15, 2018
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Karen Ousley Boyer is terrific
I hired Karen Boyer to defend my son for a speeding charge. We live in North Carolina and I found her name online after doing some due diligence. I found her to be both very professional and very knowledgeable. She thoroughly explained the process to me answering all of my questions. I am also an attorney, but had my "mom hat" on and Karen was wonderful at patiently reassuring me that everything would be resolved satisfactorily. I must add that I am sure I could have found other attorneys to have handled my son's traffic case, but could not have found another lawyer who had such a fantastic personality, and also who took the extra time to relate to me, as well. I sincerely hope my family does not need Karen's professional services again, but if we do then I would call her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend Karen Boyer.
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Posted by richard | January 30, 2018
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knows the ins and outs
My daughter got a speeding ticket for 81 mph in Carrol county. In Virginia this is reckless driving, a misdemeanor. Ms. Boyer was able to get this charge reduced to a nonmoving violation. A small fine plus court costs and no points. Had she been found guilty she faced 12 months in jail, $2500 fine, 6 months loss of dl. She is obviously well respected by the court and does so at a fair and reasonable rate. i highly reccomend her as your representation.
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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2017
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Highly recommend Karen Ousley Boyer for your legal needs
I retained Ms. Boyer to represent me for an unfortunate misdemeanor charge in Carroll County. Karen represented me with excellent results. She replied to my initial request for legal guidance within the hour, collected information, explained the process, her costs and what services she could offer. Throughout the process she responded in a timely, considerate and professional manner. The issue was handled professionally, expediently and the case was dismissed without incurring any additional court costs or fines; and without needing to appear in person. She is trustworthy, straight forward and you can depend on her for favorable results. I would highly recommend Karen Ousley Boyer as an attorney for your legal needs.
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Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2017
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Possession of marijuana and alcohol, speeding
Karen Boyer is highly skilled professional who was able to get a complete dismissal of my possession of marijuana and possession of underage alcohol charges in exchange for community service. She was also able to get my speeding ticket reduced to a nonmoving violation so that it wouldn't affect my insurance. My friend and I are extremely grateful to Karen that she could help us with this. It is a great burden off our shoulders
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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017
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The Best Possible Outcome
Karen Boyer was my legal representation for a court case that occurred May 2017. I was charged by the officer with Wreckless driving and possession of Marijuana. This was a huge mistake that could've negatively effected my life for years, Karen's final plea deal was for Defective Equipment and dismissal of the Marijuana. The outcome could not have been better. Karen's representation was also much more cost efficient than the other quotes I had received from lawyers in the area. I would recommend Karen Boyer to anyone that may need legal representation.
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Posted by Susan | January 31, 2017
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Professional and supportive!
Karen works in the best interest of her client with understanding and compassion for a fair and productive outcome.
Posted by Amanda | January 30, 2017
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Amanda Nester
My husband and myself both had Mrs. Karen Boyer as our attorney in the past. She went above and beyond to help us. And we were pleased with all her work. We would recommend her to any one. And for ourselves, when and if needed she will be our only consideration for an attorney. Simply the best around.
Posted by Jason | October 19, 2016
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She is just great
She got justice for me.
Response from Karen Boyer January 29, 2017
Thank you for the review, Jason!
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Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Karen Ousley Boyer, PLLC
  • 2011 - Present
  • Prosecutor
  • Carroll County and Grayson County Commonwealth Attorney's Office
  • 2008 - 2011
  • Adjunct Professor
  • North Carolina State University
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Assistant Attorney General
  • Office Of The Attorney General Of North Carolina
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Police Officer
  • Raleigh and Knightdale Police Departments
  • 2002 - 2004
  • Attorney
  • Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
  • 2001 - 2002
  • Attorney
  • Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
  • 1999 - 2001
  • Student Practitioner Wake Forest University 3L
  • Forsyth County District Attorneys Office
  • 1998 - 1999
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • United States Army
  • 1991 - 1995
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Education

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
  • Police Legal Advisor
  • 2005
  • Wake Forest University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1999
  • United States Army
  • Defense Language Institute
  • 1992

Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • 2012 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Cum Laude
  • Wake Forest University School of Law
  • 1999

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Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Karen Boyer is a highly competent criminal defense lawyer. She is knowledgeable, diligent, and she cares about her clients and their families. She is also well respected among her fellow defense attorneys and, perhaps more importantly, by the local prosecutors and judges."
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Karen Ousley Boyer
Criminal defense Attorney
Hillsville, VA
Licensed for 23 years