Top Rated James City County, VA Criminal Defense Lawyers

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James City County Has 23 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 121 Reviews

James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Bio: At the Law Office of Derek A. Davis, PLLC, we focus on professional and personal service for our clients. Clients are not just another case number, but instead will have the opportunity to deal directly with the lawyer handling their matter. At th...

Rating: 7.9

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Review: "Mr. Hunter was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and caring while handling my case. I was going through the most difficult time of my life and made bad choices resulting in my first offense. I was terrified and Mr Hunter truly saved my lif..."

Rating: 8.7

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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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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Review: "When I was referred to Mr. Turbeville, I was told he was extremely smart. He is! I, also found him to be very professional and caring. He took the time to listen and explain to me my options in a way I could understand. Because of his help, I was ..."

Rating: 8.2

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

Bio: A Richmond, Virginia native, Mr. Pristera graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After spending some time as a DuPont engineer, specifically working on Kevlar manufacturing and ballistics applicati...

Rating: 7.9

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Education and more

Review: "My husband and I needed to update our wills. We also needed Advanced Directive and Power of Attorney documents. Prior to our consultation, Ms. Richard supplied us with questionnaires which guided us as we gathered pertinent information. During the..."

Rating: 7.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Military Law and more

Bio: I retired from the US Army as a Judge Advocate (Attorney) and then began my own law practice in Williamsburg, Virginia. After over six years with my own practice, I joined the law firm of Waltrip & Campbell PC, also located in Williamsburg, Virgin...

Rating: 8.2

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Retired Navy Judge Advocate and former DOJ Immigration Judge onto the next adventure. Defending Virginians in state and federal courts with 23 years of litigation experience as a defense attorney, prosecutor, trial judge, and appellate law clerk.

Rating: 7.2

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Review: "I had the best experience with Jacob and his staff. They were helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. This was the first time I had to go to court, so I had no clue what to do. But, Jacob helped me win the case in an hour. A very ..."

Rating: 7.5

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Our office makes a commitment to every client to be professional, responsive, and compassionate in advocating their interests. Unfortunately, the people coming to see us are often experiencing the most difficult moments of their lives, and we make...

Rating: 10

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Stephen Campbell is a seasoned trial attorney focusing in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal and Traffic Defense, and Civil Litigation. Stephen was born in Washington, D.C., but has lived in Williamsburg since 1994. Stephen is ...

Rating: 8.6

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Bio: Fernando Groene is a trial attorney located in Williamsburg, Virginia. He practices law throughout Tidewater, Virginia from Richmond to Virginia Beach. He has over 30 years experience in state and federal court. He is qualified to handle all level...

Rating: 8.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "Being on edge and anxiety ridden.. Not only did Mr. Akers listen to EVERYTHING I had to share, unlike other lawyers who did not, he is very thorough and caring with his work. He gave me reassurance and confidence in my cases, and gave my children ..."

Rating: 7.3

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

Bio: Pat Kelley has been a trial lawyer since his graduation from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1983. He began his career as a JAG officer in the U.S. Army, serving as a Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel....

Rating: 7.4

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Review: "I consulted Mr. Birocco about legal matters and he answered all my questions and gave me helpful advice on what to do."

Rating: 9.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I DEFEND!, and I LOVE what I do. there are few things in life as rewarding as helping a person through a difficult period in their life. There is a certain joy and excitement that comes with helping a person overcome adversity. The Virginia State ...

Rating: 8.6

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Bio: Ariel is licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia. Ariel created Hedgepeth Law P.L.L.C. in 2018 and handles family law, criminal law, and tax law cases. Ariel Hedgepeth is a graduate of Western Carolina University. She received a Bachelor...

Rating: 6.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Social Security and more

Rating: 7.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Mike Mullin is a career trial lawyer and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Newport News. Those two roles gives him a special perspective on the court system here in Hampton R...

Rating: 6.7

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 7.0

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James City County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Christine Andreoli earned her Juris Doctorate from the Villanova University School of Law. Post-graduation, Ms. Andreoli joined a well-known large law firm in Washington DC where she worked for four successful years in the Litigation and Controver...

Rating: 8.3

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