Top Rated Richmond, VA Criminal Defense Lawyers

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 Richmond (Henrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Henrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

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

Review: "Mr. Goodwin was very professional and honest from the start, and gave me many different suggestions regarding how my speeding ticket case might be most favorable in court. I was traveling from NC to KY and was pulled over in VA after my 18 month o..."

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Glen Allen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury

Review: "It is my great and good pleasure to highly recommend Mr. Anthony White. He was my attorney when I filed for bankruptcy. Kind, gracious and efficient, he led the way and I was able to start again with a clean slate. Thank you, Mr. White!"

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Henrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired Robin after my meeting with her because she is friendly, easy to talk to and she answered all my questions. I really felt that I was represented by someone who cared. And she’s affordable too. I recommend Ms.Robin Desrosier."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (University of Richmond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Education

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Chesterfield)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Paul specializes in estate planning for families of all kinds.

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Midlothian)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Child Support and more

Review: "Wyatt represented me in both my divorce and ongoing custody litigation. He has a thorough understanding of the law and is a tremendous advocate. I could not have gone through this process without Wyatt in my corner."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Glen Allen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: Please visit the "About Us" page at our website https;// There you will find an extensive resume and, importantly, several videos that explain what we do. Other very useful advice is also provided there such as information and useful videos for bo...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Glen Allen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Review: "Our family met Ms. Vaughn over three years ago. We asked her for legal advice concerning our special needs daughter. Ms. Vaughn's response was kind, caring and compassionate. Since then she has been our attorney and we have recommended her to seve..."

Rating: 6.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Glen Allen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: Joshua Farmer is the founder and principal attorney at Farmer Legal, PLLC, a full-service law firm serving the needs of families, individuals, and small businesses in Richmond and its surrounding communities. Joshua’s unique approach to the law, c...

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Richmond (Henrico)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Attorney Keith A. Jones practices family law (divorce/custody) and criminal defense from our Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia offices of Smith Strong, PLC. Keith Jones is an experienced trial lawyer, routinely in court on a weekly basis for alm...

Rating: 6.6

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