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VirginiaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Gate City, 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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Dennis Eugene Jones

Dennis Eugene Jones
Dennis E. Jones & Associates, PC
1 Flannagan Ave
Lebanon, VA 24266
Dennis Eugene Jones is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael Fred McClellan Carrico

Michael Fred McClellan Carrico
101 E. Jackson St Suite 103
Gate City, VA 24251
Michael Fred McClellan Carrico is a DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Daniel Robert Bieger

Daniel Robert Bieger
Copeland & Bieger, PC
212 West Valley Street P.O. Box 1296
Abingdon, VA 24210
Daniel Robert Bieger is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Randall Cameron Eads

Randall Cameron Eads
Attorney at Law
825 Colonial Rd. SW
Abingdon, VA 24210
Randall Cameron Eads is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Augustus Benton Chafin Jr

Augustus Benton Chafin Jr
P.O. Box 1210
Lebanon, VA 24266
Augustus Benton Chafin Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Edward Stanley

John Edward Stanley
667 West Main Street PO Box 305
Lebanon, VA 24266
John Edward Stanley is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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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.



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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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