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    23 criminal defense lawyers serve Williamsburg, VA. Compare the best based on 121+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in James City County are listed below.

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    Gordon Carmalt Klugh

    Gordon Carmalt Klugh

    4.816 reviews
    Law Office of Gordon C. Klugh
    487 McLaws Circle, Suite 1A, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Stephen E. Campbell

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    Stephen E. Campbell

    4.920 reviews
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    Waltrip & Campbell, PC
    4805 Courthouse Street, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Attorney Campbell can give you peace of mind. Call now for a free consultation!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Patrick David Kelley

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    Patrick David Kelley

    4.323 reviews
    Montgomery, Kelley & Mckinnon, L.L.C.
    5520 Foundation St, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Fernando Groene

    Fernando Groene

    4.69 reviews
    Fernando Groene, P.C.
    364 Mclaws Circle, Suite 1A, Williamsburg, VA
    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:  8.8
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    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    5.03 reviews
    4805 Courthouse St Ste 201, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Steven Anthony Birocco

    Steven Anthony Birocco

    3.73 reviews
    Birocco Law PLC
    3306 Craggy Oak Ct, Ste 201, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Darley Marie Richard

    Darley Marie Richard

    5.03 reviews
    Bartlett & Spirn, P.L.C.
    809 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA
    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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    William P. Akers

    William P. Akers

    4.47 reviews
    Woodmere Law P.L.L.C.
    150 Strawberry Plains Rd., Suite E, Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 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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    Paul E. Freeman

    Paul E. Freeman

    3.614 reviews
    Woodmere Law, P.L.L.C.
    4095 Ironbound Rd, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Jason Lee Jones

    Jason Lee Jones

    5.02 reviews
    Jay Jones Law
    800 East Rochambeau Drive, Suite F, Box 122, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Jacob Rogers Lambert

    Jacob Rogers Lambert

    5.01 review
    Geddy, Harris, Franck & Hickman, LLP
    1177 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Thomas Lee Hunter

    Thomas Lee Hunter

    5.03 reviews
    Hunter Law Firm
    1311 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Brian A. Pristera

    Brian A. Pristera

    5.03 reviews
    Pristera Law, PLLC
    161A John Jefferson Road, Suite 200, Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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:  7.8
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    Christine Marie Andreoli

    Christine Marie Andreoli

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    The Law Office of Christine M. Andreoli, PLLC
    1321 Jamestown Rd., Suite 101, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Michael Patrick Kavanagh

    Michael Patrick Kavanagh

    5.02 reviews
    Waltrip & Campbell PC
    453 McLaws Circle, Suite 1, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    LeAnn Norris Barnes

    LeAnn Norris Barnes

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    Law office of LeeAnn Barnes
    1001 Richmond Road, Po Box 6013, Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  7.0
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    Thomas Edward Cleator

    Thomas Edward Cleator

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    Cleator Law, PLLC
    1304A Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Child Custody and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Michael P. Mullin

    Michael P. Mullin

    Not yet reviewedReview Michael
    Waltrip & Campbell, P.C.
    4805 Courthouse Street, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA
    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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    Michael T. Meunier

    Michael T. Meunier

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    5 Newman Court, Williamsburg, VA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax
    Rating:  6.5
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    Ariel Hedgepeth

    Ariel Hedgepeth

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    Hedgepeth Law P.L.L.C.
    7505 Richmond Rd. Ste. 3300, Williamsburg, VA
    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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