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Chesapeake Has 133 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1510 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Joseph R. Rigney, a Chesapeake native, received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) where he graduated cum laude before attending the University of Colorado School of Law. As a former prosecutor, Joseph now...

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Virginia Beach)

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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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chesapeake, VA

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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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Eric is an excellent attorney and I would recommend him to anyone that needs legal representation."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Virginia Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: You probably have more questions than answers. Marcus K. Mitchell is here to help. Marcus is committed to being a responsive attorney who can provide answers to the questions that weigh heavily on your mind. He does not believe in a "cookie-cutter...

Rating: 6.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Whether negotiating a favorable resolution or presenting a case before a judge or jury, Dan is committed to providing practical advice, responsive representation, and effective advocacy tailored to each client's objectives.

Rating: 6.8

Call for a consultation(757) 689-9690

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Uncontested Divorce

Review: "I can honestly say that he is one of the best lawyers I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. From the beginning, he kept it real with me, explained things clearly, and made sure I understood what was happening throughout the entire process. G..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(757) 972-7229

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Review: "Don't let the smile fool you! Lisa is a solid attorney that uses her instincts to uncover the truth!!! She recently helped me through a difficult and long divorce. Always professional and trustworthy but a tough cookie you want on your side!"

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "He helped me with business litigation, my divorce in 05, General business and contract law. He knows the law very well, and knows how to apply it. Don’t let the his relaxed attitude fool you. In law the “devil is in the details” he knows the detai..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Traffic and Criminal Attorney with 17+ years experience. Call for Free Consultation.

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: "Justice for All" For the last 18 years, I have dedicated my law practice primarily to family law and criminal defense litigation. As a former prosecutor, I bring a wealth of skill and trial experience to each case, including jury trial experience...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Family and more

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Virginia Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Probate

Bio: David Johnson, an accomplished attorney and combat veteran, holds a law degree from Regent Law School. His robust career includes serving as an active duty Army judge advocate, paratrooper, military legal advisor, and later in private practice as ...

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Virginia Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: I have been practicing primarily Family Law (Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation) and Criminal Defense in my 10+ years of practice.

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Virginia Beach)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

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

Review: "He did an amazing job! He was kind, professional, and truly showed that he cared. I highly recommend him! If it were 6 stars I would give it to him lol !"

Rating: 5.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Debt & Lending Agreements and more

Bio: Throughout his career, Ari Stein has earned a reputation as a skilled and innovative litigator in district, circuit, bankruptcy, and federal court. His many years as general counsel for a mid-sized corporation, combined with more than a decade of ...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(757) 798-7895

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

Bio: Trey has over twenty years of trial experience but his most important work for clients is outside the courtroom, advocating for clients caught in government investigations as targets, witnesses, or victims.Recent engagements include representing a...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Review: "Beth Ufkes came to our rescue when we first moved to the area. As a military family, it's hard to find someone to trust. Mrs. Ufkes handled our case with professionalism and in a timely manner. We had a positive outcome and couldn't be happier! We..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Chesapeake (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

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