Top Rated Bedford County, VA Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Bedford County, Virginia, there are 38 criminal defense lawyers available with 201+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Bedford County Has 38 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 201 Reviews

Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Bio: Experienced attorney that’s developed a practice that’s involved a wealth of court appearances and numerous jury trials. Developed a proven ability to adapt and respond on my feet during litigation. I’ve had the opportunity to practice in the Gene...

Rating: 7.3

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

Bio: Frank was born and raised in Campbell County. He graduated from Rustburg High School in 1989. Frank graduated from Harvard Universityin 1993 magna cum laude where he was on Varsity Crew and he graduated from theUniversity of Virginia School Of Law...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense

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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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Immigration and more

"Serious Allegations, Serious Defense." Don't face charges without Noah Wyer, The Lawyer to Hire!

Rating: 6.3

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

Review: "Robert helped our non-profit organization on a closing of a piece of property. It was a complicated transaction and he was very organized, informative and easy to work with. Then he assisted our organization with a corporate merger issue and we co..."

Rating: 7.4

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Carlos A. Hutcherson is the one to call when you need someone to fight for your interests.

Rating: 7.2

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Mr. Warren was my lawyer for a criminal charge. He got my charge reduced at the end of the trial. I was very happy with his work. If you need a lawyer hire him!"

Rating: 6.7

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been practicing law in Virginia since 2012. I have tried cases ranging from reckless driving to felony murder. My advanced training includes crimes involving sexual assault, drug and narcotic distributions, firearm offenses, serious traffic...

Rating: 8.2

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Mr Tiller represented me in a reckless driving case. He was able to get it reduced to regular speeding. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again."

Rating: 6.7

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "He talked me through everything. I had to do nothing. He got my divorce paperwork prepared, filed and i had my divorce in less than 6 months."

Rating: 7.1

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Bill Walker is an outstanding attorney! He is very intelligent and savvy in the field of family law. He is straightforward and easy to talk to. He explained my options in detail outlining the pros and cons of each. I have referred Bill Walker to s..."

Rating: 6.5

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: Sam Vance was born in New York, New York but he grew up in Roanoke,Virginia. Sam graduated from Duke University in 1992 with a degree in Public Policy Studies. Sam then graduated in 1999 from William and Mary School of Law and he was admitted to t...

Rating: 8.2

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Straw Law Firm is a general practice law firm located in Forest, Virginia. Established in 2011, Straw Law Firm has grown in response to our clients’ legal needs. Our law firm handles a broad range of legal matters, and is committed to obtaining su...

Rating: 6.8

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, DUI and DWI, Debt and Lending Agreements and more

Review: "Sid will talk to you frankly, he won't sugar-coat what you can expect from the process, he'll talk you through a plan of action, and he'll implement that plan exactly the way he agreed. His fees are clear and fair, he communicates regularly (with..."

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: After 17 years of prosecution, on July 1, 2017 I opened my own law practice - Chuck Felmlee Law, P.C. We focus exclusively on criminal defense. There is no one better to have on your side in the courtroom than a 17-year former prosecutor that know...

Rating: 7.3

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Neill was born and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Bedford County, Virginia. Following graduation from Washington and Lee University with a BA in Politics, he worked as an emergency services caseworker for Catholic Social Se...

Rating: 9.6

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Mr. Davies is the founder of the law firm of Jordan B. Davies, PLLC, located in downtown Lynchburg. His practice focuses in the areas of criminal defense, family law, civil litigation and creditors’ rights. He is licensed to practice in Virginia a...

Rating: 9.1

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney Chris’s passion for and career in personal injury began after he was in a severe auto accident. While on his way to work, Chris was struck by a negligent driver. After that incident, Chris decided to a...

Rating: 7.6

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Chatocwa McWhorter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marymount College of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While at Fordham, she received the Psychology Department Medal for attaining the highest grade point average in the departmen...

Rating: 7.0

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Since 2004, Emily Rowe Sitzler has been helping people and families throughout Bedford County, Campbell County, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Franklin County with their legal needs. As an experienced trial attorney, Emily helps clients with divorce. spo...

Rating: 6.9

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Bedford County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Attorney Matthew Pack handled my case and fought to protect my rights! Mr. Pack is a great attorney and really knows how to use the legal system to his clients advantage. If I ever need an attorney, I will be calling him again."

Rating: 7.9

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