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West VirginiaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Bluefield, West 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 West 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 West 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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R. Clarke VanDervort

R. Clarke VanDervort
US Southern Magistrate Judge
PO Box 4190
Bluefield, WV 24701
Licensed for 38 years, R. Clarke VanDervort is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael Fielding Gibson

Michael Fielding Gibson
1345 Mercer St
Princeton, WV 24740
Licensed for 51 years, Michael Fielding Gibson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John David Wooton Jr

John David Wooton Jr
201 N. Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 25801
Licensed for 17 years, John David Wooton Jr is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

John D Wooton

John D Wooton
201 N. Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 25801
John D Wooton is a DUI / DWI 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.


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