Top Rated Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Review: "This woman fights for whether you've hired her or she's be appointed to you by the court. In my case she was court appointed and she fought for me. It wasn't like the same old song and dance with her in Tazewell County by my side. I'm so confident..."

Rating: 6.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "We had the pleasure of Alex Bell handling an unprecedented speeding/reckless driving ticket for our son in Northampton County on the Eastern Shore for us. Typically, this area is notorious for strict jail time when a speeding ticket is in the reck..."

Rating: 6.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "John did a great job with a very complicated family custody case. He requested documents early on, was able to have people from other states present to testify and fought for what was right. We were happy to have a lawyer who cared, paid attention..."

Rating: 7.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lemon Law, Personal Injury

Review: "Erin Witte is a remarkable litigator. She made sure to always keep me up to date with what was going on with my case, regardless of how busy she was. She was very detailed in explaining my case to me. She also let me know what my status was before..."

Rating: 6.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, State, Local And Municipal Law and more

Review: "Brad Butterworth is one of the best lawyers there is he did a very very fine job getting my reckless driving ticket reduced and most of the fines five stars ain't no where's near high enough rating for the job he did"

Rating: 6.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Rating: 7.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Hi, my name is Nora and I am very excited to be a part of the Holcomb Law team! I am a native of the great state of Pennsylvania, but Hampton Roads has been my home for most of my adult life. I graduated from high school right here in Newport News...

Rating: 8.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Identity Theft and more

Review: "Thomas R. Breeden, PC is an outstanding trial attorney who brings exceptional skill, dedication, and strategic thinking to civil litigation. His deep knowledge of the law, combined with a keen ability to craft compelling arguments, ensures that hi..."

Rating: 7.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accident

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "I purchased a foreclosed home from a bank. The previous owner appealed the eviction order and trial was scheduled more than six months off. I spoke with more than five lawyers. Most of them said there is nothing I can do but to wait for trial. Thi..."

Rating: 6.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Bio: Name and co-founding partner Michele L. Burton was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia where she obtained Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Anthropology. Shortly thereafter, Michele graduated fro...

Rating: 7.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney representing individuals in and around Richmond, Virginia, including Hanover, Henrico, Caroline, Ashland, Mechanicsville and surrounding areas. I handle family law matters including adoption, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, custod...

Rating: 7.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Constitutional and more

Rating: 7.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Located in the same convenient downtown Richmond, Virginia law office for over twenty years, criminal defense attorney Wayne R. Morgan, Jr. has successfully represented defendants at trial and in appellate argument. Wayne R. Morgan, Jr. has repres...

Rating: 6.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Christopher Jacob grew up right down the road in Richmond Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia where he worked for the student newspaper. After graduating from college, Chris received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond...

Rating: 7.2

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