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Portsmouth Has 110 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1185 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I first engaged Mr. Bill Taliaferro in the early 1980's; a period in my life when likey very few would have lent the time, marked their agendas, exhibited the professionalism, the humanitarianism and the respect that Bill has always commanded and ..."

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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 Lawyers in Portsmouth, VA

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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 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 21 years

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

Bio: Meredith specializes in criminal defense, family law and general litigation. Prior to establishing Travers Law, PLLC, in 2021, she was an associate with Kozak, Davis & Renninger, PC, in Portsmouth, VA. At the Kozak Firm, Meredith honed her litigat...

Rating: 9.0

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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 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills

Bio: Jennifer Stanton is an experienced, effective and aggressive trial attorney. With twenty five years of trial experience, her current practice is dedicated to the defense of the accused in federal and state trial courts. Stanton graduated from Duke...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I have been practicing law for almost 22 years. I strive to treat my clients like I would want my family members to be treated by colleagues. I am tough as nails and trial tested. I have a 12 year old daughter. I enjoy sports, travelling and reading.

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 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 (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Mr. Graves became associated with the firm in 2007, and concentrates on criminal law, traffic matters, personal injury, family law, estate planning, creditor/debtor law, and landlord/tenant law.Mr. Graves was born in Seattle, Washington where he a...

Rating: 8.6

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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 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 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 36 years

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

Rating: 8.8

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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

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.6

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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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