Top Rated Botetourt County, VA Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Botetourt County, Virginia, there are 77 criminal defense lawyers available with 438+ 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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Botetourt County Has 77 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 438 Reviews

Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Whether writing a will, guiding a client through a probate estate, reviewing a contract, or advising a landlord on best practices, Mr. Steele is committed to developing efficient processes that reduce complex legal issues into manageable pieces.

Rating: 10

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

Bio: Former prosecutor with over 35 years experience providing effective, zealous representation of persons charged with criminal and traffic matters within a two hour radius of Roanoke in both state and federal courts. Have served on the Board of Dire...

Rating: 8.5

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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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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business and more

Bio: David was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley; the son of a Registered Nurse and a Roanoke City Police Officer, he spent his childhood in Salem and attended Glenvar High School. After graduating, he went on to attend Virginia Tech where he recei...

Rating: 9.3

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr. Damico helped through the process of working through a difficult custody case and a frivolous criminal charge my ex brought against me. I ended up after the lengthy amounts of arguments and cases with custody of my kid almost half of every mon..."

Rating: 9.9

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Uncontested Divorce, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Do you need professional and compassionate legal representation? The Weber Law Firm is here for you!

Rating: 8.6

Call for a FREE consultation(540) 583-3682

John Weber's Website

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning and more

I strive to treat every client like family. You can trust me with your legal needs.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(540) 815-5625

Matthew Thomas Schottmiller's Website

Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "Matthew Liller represented me after I received a speeding ticket for reckless driving in Virginia. Since I was an out of State resident, Matt took all the steps to ensure that the case could be handled without me returning to Virginia's General Di..."

Rating: 6.5

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Attorney Hunter Naff provides diligent representation for people charged with criminal and traffic offenses. He also handles some domestic and civil litigation matters for Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico.

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(540) 302-6883

Hunter Wesley Naff's Website

Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: I am a seasoned trial attorney who has been providing legal advice throughout Roanoke County, Roanoke City, the City of Salem, Franklin County, Bedford County, Botetourt County and courts throughout Southwest Virginia for more than a decade. But, ...

Rating: 10

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Dirk is by far, the most intense and passionate lawyer I have ever met. He addressed all of my concerns in a timely manner, and delivered one hell of a presentation when it came time for us to go to court. Dirk will make you realize your worth and..."

Rating: 6.5

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Consumer Protection and more

Review: "I cannot comment on his services since we have not done business yet. However, he was prompt in responding and giving me an overall opinion on the situation and what he would be able to do/attempt to do."

Rating: 8.2

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Allen's ministry background brings an unique approach to the law. He finds satisfaction in his practice of law because it allows him to powerfully and pasionately bring help in many different ways. In immigration he is a staunch advocate and an ex...

Rating: 7.1

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "he was beyond what i could have hoped for. 100% recommend him for traffic offenses."

Rating: 7.4

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

Bio: Jacob has a broad range of experience and has assisted clients in navigating the most complex legal issues. Jacob has tried cases in federal and state courts throughout Virginia. He has obtained defense jury verdicts and numerous pretrial dismissa...

Rating: 9.1

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

Let Me Put My Over 30 Years Experience To Work For You!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(540) 339-7439

Neal Stanley Johnson's Website

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "David Lawrence is a professional and takes his cases very seriously. I have used him twice in cases I had in Roanoke and Bedford and both times it went in my favor. He is a kind and gentle man but when it comes to court he is very serious. He take..."

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(540) 384-9346

David Denton Lawrence's Website

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more

Bio: Born in Roanoke Virginia, John graduated from Harvard College and received his J.D. from Washington & Lee School of Law. John was the Note and Comment Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review. Upon graduating from law school, John served as a Law...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(540) 302-5353

John P. Fishwick's Website

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Social Security and more

Bio: J. Aaron Thomas is an injury lawyer working in Lynchburg and Roanoke practicing as an associate at the firm Agnew & Rosenberger, PLLC. Mr. Thomas has spent his entire legal career at his current firm. Before entering the legal field, Mr. Thomas sp...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(540) 302-5473

James Aaron Thomas's Website

Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "I was very pleased with the way Mr. Hale listened to my concerns about my case. He addressed the issues and the out come was better than we hoped for. Because of his work and the work of his staff, I know have custody of my son. He fought an uphil..."

Rating: 6.7

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Botetourt County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: Nathan Coulter joined Gilbert, Bird & Weston as an associate attorney in 2016, after graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law. Nathan received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary in 2012. Nathan is a born ...

Rating: 6.2

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