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VirginiaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Chesapeake, Virginia

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Virginia, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Virginia should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Devon Rebecca Paige

Devon Rebecca Paige
1624 Morris Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
Devon Rebecca Paige is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Regis Nicole Rice

Regis Nicole Rice
5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd Suite 416 Suite 416
Norfolk, VA 23502
Regis Nicole Rice is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Barrett Rives Richardson Jr

Barrett Rives Richardson Jr
1330 West Road
Portsmouth, VA 23323
Barrett Rives Richardson Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Bryan Leslie Saunders

Bryan Leslie Saunders
11815 Fountain Way Suite 300 Suite 300
Newport News, VA 23606
Bryan Leslie Saunders is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Hunter W Sims Jr

Hunter W Sims Jr
150 West Main Street Suite 2100
Norfolk, VA 23514
Hunter W Sims Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Herman Cornelius Smith III

Herman Cornelius Smith III
5900 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502
Herman Cornelius Smith III is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ali Taniel Sprinkle

Ali Taniel Sprinkle
355 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Ali Taniel Sprinkle is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jeffrey Adam Swartz

Jeffrey Adam Swartz
220 W Freemason St
Norfolk, VA 23510
Jeffrey Adam Swartz is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

J. Ashton Wray

J. Ashton Wray
10 W Queens Way SuiteA
Hampton, VA 23669
J. Ashton Wray is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Chad Dorsk

Chad Dorsk
Dorsk Law Office, Plc.
409 Duke Street Unit 100
Norfolk, VA 23510
Chad Dorsk is a Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

David Mitchell Lee

David Mitchell Lee
David M. Lee Legal Services, PLC
4039 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
David Mitchell Lee is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael Carl Tillotson

Michael Carl Tillotson
13195 Warwick Blvd Suite 2A
Newport News, VA 23602
Michael Carl Tillotson is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Kim A Lewis

Kim A Lewis
John W. Lee, PC
2017 Cunningham Drive Suite 402
Hampton, VA 23666
Licensed for 37 years, Kim A Lewis is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Timothy Gerard Clancy

Timothy Gerard Clancy
Moschel, Clancy & Walter, PLLC
544 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Timothy Gerard Clancy is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Larry David King

Larry David King
Larry King, P.C.
11747 Jefferson Ave. Suite 3-E
Newport News, VA 23606
Larry David King is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Andrew Michael Sacks

Andrew Michael Sacks
150 Boush Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Andrew Michael Sacks is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Edwin Stuart Booth

Edwin Stuart Booth
Ruloff, Swain, Haddad, Morecock, Talbert & Woodward, P.C.
317 30th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Licensed for 20 years, Edwin Stuart Booth is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Aundrea Delaine Cudjoe-jackson

Aundrea Delaine Cudjoe-jackson
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
120 Corporate Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502
Licensed for 20 years, Aundrea Delaine Cudjoe-jackson is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Western Michigan Univer... read more >

Jo Carol Nesset-sale

Jo Carol Nesset-sale
Mediation & Law Office of JoCarol Nesset-Sale
200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Licensed for 29 years, Jo Carol Nesset-sale is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Utah S.J. Quinney Co... read more >

Mark Randolph Matney

Mark Randolph Matney
13195 Warwick Blvd Suite 2A
Newport News, VA 23602
Mark Randolph Matney is a DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Jeffrey Cantwell Martin

Jeffrey Cantwell Martin
13195 Warwick Blvd Suite 2-A
Newport News, VA 23602
Jeffrey Cantwell Martin is a DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The VACDL in Richmond, VA, originated in 1992. As an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), this non-profit organization supports local criminal defense attorneys throughout networking opportunities, quality CLE seminars, and mentorship programs.


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