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Portsmouth Has 114 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1203 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: I started my legal career with the Portsmouth Public Defender's Office. This served as an invaluable experience as I handled all types of criminal cases from misdemeanor driving charges to murder. After almost four years as an Assistant Public Def...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Ramsey has real trial experience and has successfully represented hundreds of clients. Read about some of his victories. Ramsey grew up in Hampton Roads and is very well-acquainted with the area. He married his wife, Victoria, while they were both...

Rating: 6.6

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "William Taliferro Jr. He is a excellent lawyer, always won his case, because he took his time in what he do. Taliferro always read up on his case. If he can't take the case, he would not give you the run around. William Taliferro is the best"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

Bio: Peter Decker, III focuses his practice on criminal, traffic, and personal injury. He regularly practices in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suff...

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Regis Rice was born and raised in Florida. Regis attended the University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1998 and a master’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education 2000.After teaching seventh grade s...

Rating: 7.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and more

Honest, skillful, and dedicated legal representation. Call today.

Rating: 7.7

Call for a consultation(757) 972-2271

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(757) 296-1842

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Virginia Beach)

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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Military Law and more

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I have been practicing in Tidewater for twenty one years. It is home. Our firm offers a free initail consultation. We have a caring and compassionate attitude towards our clients and strive to listen to our clients needs in an effort to get them t...

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Bio: Attorney Nick T. Wright is one of the founders of Welch & Wright, PLLC. Nick is a trial attorney who has focused his practice on criminal defense cases, particularly ones involving DUI defense. Nick has handled thousands of cases all over the Comm...

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning

Review: "Kristen consultation gave came to fruition in the courtroom. Money well spent. She's a hard worker."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (CHESAPEAKE)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation

Review: "I can’t thank Mr. Connor enough for his help in getting my firearm rights restored. From the very beginning, he made the process incredibly easy, walking me through everything step by step when I didn’t even know where to start. His expertise and ..."

Rating: 6.8

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