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Best Criminal
Defense Lawyers
in Richmond
2020
Best Criminal
Defense Lawyers
in Richmond
Defense Lawyers
in Richmond
We Looked at 161 Criminal Defense Lawyers serving Richmond and Picked the Top 16
Here are the Picks:
Bob Battle Law
Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney At Law
Del Rio Law PLLC
John W. Luxton, P.C.
Leavitt & Martin, PLLC
Mattox Law, P.C.
Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden P.C.
Sands Anderson
Smith Strong, PLC
The Law Office of Charles C. Cosby, Jr.
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC
Tingen & Williams, PLLC
Weiland Upton
Williams Mullen
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC
Woods Rogers PLC
Bob Battle Law
For over two decades, Bob Battle Law has provided criminal defense legal services to individuals charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, speeding, and other criminal vehicular offenses in Richmond and throughout Virginia. The practice focuses solely on serious traffic defenses and criminal defense litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Battle also works with those charged with third DUI offenses to help prevent felony penalties that can lead to jail or prison time and license revocation.
Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney At Law
Carol A. N. Breit Attorney at Law offers legal services to residents of the Richmond area. The firm defends the rights of those charged with crimes, including arson, battery, drug offenses, burglary, fraud, murder, and sexual assault. It explores inconsistencies in evidence to seek charge dismissal or reduction and uses available reports to bolster the defense. Some of its other areas of practice include family law, personal injury law, and employment law.
5602 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
Del Rio Law PLLC
Del Rio Law PLLC is a criminal defense law firm in Richmond. It represents clients with felony or misdemeanor criminal charges, including sex crimes, DUI, drug crimes, and homicide. Mr. Del Rio was a magistrate in the Virginia justice system and evaluated arrests, search warrants, and bail determinations for compliance with the fourth amendment. He uses the same skills to defend clients and tries to have charges dismissed before trial or reduced in favorable plea deals.
10132 W Broad St Ste D
Glen Allen, VA 23060
John W. Luxton, P.C.
John W. Luxton PC is a criminal defense firm that represents clients in the Richmond area. Its practice focuses on defending those charged with criminal offenses, such as assault and battery, drug possession, traffic violations, DUI, and weapon misuse. Luxton leverages his experience as a former substitute judge to determine an appropriate angle for defense. He also provides expungement services to individuals with existing convictions. John Luxton has practiced defense law for over three decades.
100 W Franklin St Ste 301
Richmond, VA 23220
Leavitt & Martin, PLLC
Leavitt & Martin PLLC is a criminal defense firm serving clients in the Richmond area. The firm represents individuals charged with traffic offenses such as DUI, reckless driving, speeding, or hit and run. It also handles cases concerning assault and battery and drug possession. Leavitt & Martin seeks charge dismissal or reduction based on the number and severity of charges. Founding attorney Daniel Leavitt is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
14413 Justice Rd Ste 1
Midlothian, VA 23113
Mattox Law, P.C.
Mattox Law PC is a criminal defense firm that represents clients in the Richmond area. The firm defends the rights of individuals charged with traffic offenses, such as speeding, DUI, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended license. It offers consultations to determine the best, worst, and most likely outcome and determines strategies accordingly. Founding attorney Richard Mattox has practiced defense law for over a decade and is a member of the Virginia State Bar.
8545 Patterson Ave Ste 206
Richmond, VA 23229
Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden P.C.
Founded in 1972, Parker, Pollard, Wilton, & Peaden PC is a full-service law firm serving clients in the Richmond metro area. The firm represents clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, including drug crimes, crimes of violence, property crimes, traffic offenses, driving under the influence, and white-collar crimes. It assists clients during all stages of criminal proceedings. The firm also handles business law, family law, and real estate matters. Attorneys at the firm are members of the Virginia Bar Association.
6802 Paragon Pl Ste 300
Richmond, VA 23230
Sands Anderson
Located in Richmond, Sands Anderson defends the rights of companies and their personnel when faced with white-collar criminal charges. A mid-sized law firm that has provided service throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for over a century, Sands Anderson represents individuals, businesses, and government departments in cases involving fraud, embezzlement, and antitrust violations. Sands Anderson's attorneys are dedicated to finding the evidence and facts necessary for a client's successful defense. Attorneys at the firm are members of the Virginia State Bar.
1111 E Main St Ste 2400
Richmond, VA 23219
Smith Strong, PLC
Smith Strong PLC is a law firm that has been serving clients from Richmond to Williamsburg since 2012. It provides representation for juveniles who are facing criminal charges, including those involving alcohol, DUI, and drugs. The firm works to advise youths and their caregivers about possible consequences while preparing a defense strategy, which may include negotiation with the commonwealth's attorney. Smith Strong PLC also practices all aspects of estate planning, family, and elderly law.
The Law Office of Charles C. Cosby, Jr.
The Law Office of Charles C. Cosby, Jr., has represented individuals charged with criminal offenses for more than 30 years. Located in Richmond, the firm defends clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, including drug, property, sex, juvenile, serious traffic, fraud, embezzlement, and violent crimes. Witness interviews and thorough investigation of evidence ensure clients' rights are protected. The firm has received The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys' 10 Best Law Firms award for client satisfaction.
1904 Byrd Ave Ste 301
Richmond, VA 23230
Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC
Established in 1986, Thomas H. Roberts & Associates PC is a civil rights and criminal defense law firm in Richmond. Its attorneys have comprehensive knowledge of clients' constitutional rights and try to suppress evidence that is illegally obtained. The legal team assists individuals with appeals after a criminal conviction even if the firm was not original counsel. Areas of practice in civil rights law include false arrest, malicious prosecution, and second amendment rights.
105 S 1st St
Richmond, VA 23219
Tingen & Williams, PLLC
Founded in 2012, Tingen & Williams PLLC is a Richmond general law firm with clients worldwide. The firm prepares custom defenses, assists with plea deals, and represents clients in court. It handles cases involving white-collar crime, traffic violations, drug offenses, theft, and assault. Managing partner Jacob Tingen concentrates on immigration law but also assists businesses and non-profits with branding, marketing, business registration, and contractual matters. Attorneys at the firm are members of the Virginia Bar.
1801 Bayberry Ct Ste 203
Richmond, VA 23226
Weiland Upton
Weiland Upton is a criminal defense firm located in Richmond and serving clients throughout central Virginia. Practicing since 2011, firm partner John M. Weiland defends those accused of traffic violations and crimes. With his unique skill set, Weiland analyzes and applies successful legal arguments in difficult cases to create positive outcomes for his clients. The firm handles criminal cases involving drunk driving and other traffic offenses, possession of cannabis, and underage alcohol possession. It also assists clients with license restoration.
3437 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
Williams Mullen
Located in Richmond, Williams Mullen provides legal representation throughout Virginia, the Carolinas, and Washington, D.C. It defends clients charged with white-collar crimes at the state and federal levels. The firm's attorneys represent corporations, directors, public officials, and professionals in cases involving antitrust, banking, copyright infringement, environmental enforcement, and RICO laws. Additionally, the firm has managed civil law cases for more than 110 years in the alcoholic beverage, banking, education, manufacturing, hospitality, and firearms industries.
200 S 10th St Ste 1600
Richmond, VA 23219
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC is a Midlothian criminal defense practice. The firm represents clients in a wide range of cases including juvenile crimes. Attorney Chris Winslow served in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist Petty Officer and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for three years. Attorney Sarah Ludlow McCurry has been a Super Lawyers Rising Star as well and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Woods Rogers PLC
Woods Rogers PLC has provided legal representation in Richmond for more than 126 years. Its attorneys work in defense of clients in four locations across the Commonwealth. In criminal defense, they represent individuals under government investigation and charged with white-collar offenses, including healthcare fraud, environmental crimes, antitrust, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Additionally, the firm's practice areas also include health, education, administrative and regulatory, banking, and real estate law.
