Highest Rated Augusta County VA Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Augusta County VA law practice defending clients accused of criminal law offenses, which include DUI / DWI, reckless driving, speeding & traffic violations. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report for superior legal ability and ethical standards. Law enforcement in Augusta VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in Augusta County Virginia understand the nuances of the law. We are familiar with the Courts because we represent clients charged with criminal & traffic law offenses everyday. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Augusta County VA criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Augusta County is a in the Shenandoah Valley on the western edge of Virginia. It is the second-largest county of Virginia by total area and completely surrounds the independent cities of Staunton & Waynesboro. Staunton is the county seat. Interstates 81 and 64 intersect in Augusta County at Staunton. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, State Police and local police aggressively enforce I-81 and I-64 as well the rest of the County which includes Stuarts Draft & Verona. All traffic violation cases are set for trial before the Judge. Do not plead guilty to your case. Contact a lawyer who specializes in defending Augusta County traffic cases. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged.
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Some folks think they do not need an Augusta County VA attorney to defend their criminal case or traffic violation. For criminal cases, a lack of experience and legal knowledge are primary considerations. Those concerns along with being able to make it to the courthouse for the trial date are issues for traffic violation cases. The average person does not understand the best course of action to defend a case. Experienced Augusta VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Augusta VA Courts and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue the traffic tickets.
Top Law Firm for Criminal Defense – Augusta County VA
Our Augusta County VA Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Augusta criminal defense attorneys handle a wide range of criminal cases. Every criminal case is a mix of procedure and substantive law. Title 19.2 of the Va. Code, the Virginia Supreme Court rules, and the Constitutions of the United States and Virginia govern criminal procedure. The substantive criminal law is primarily located in Title 18.2 of the Va. Code. Consult with an experienced Augusta County lawyer who can properly assess your case, provide necessary guidance and best represent your interests. Our lawyers are members of prestigious legal organizations. We believe this makes us better advocates.
Augusta Virginia Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service comprised of outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the top rated lawyers nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Augusta County VA law firm has been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain an Augusta VA specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Augusta County DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Augusta Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Augusta County DUI / DWI Lawyers understand what specifics to look for when representing a motorist accused of drunk driving. Countless defenses are recognized by the law, but only DUI / DWI attorneys with the proper training and experience know how to find them and best present them to the Court. We have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases. Only skilled representation can help you navigate a maze of penalties and post-judgment requirements. Effective Augusta County DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Augusta County VA
Virginia has one of the strictest reckless driving laws in the Country, according to WalletHub. Va. Code 46.2-862 states in part that a motorist can be convicted of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving for driving faster than 85 mph or 20 mph over the posted speed limit. The maximum speed limit on the highways through Augusta County VA can vary. Augusta Virginia reckless driving law enforcement issue thousands of traffic tickets every year for this offense. NOTE: The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced attorney before you plead guilty. Augusta County VA reckless driving convictions cannot be expunged.
The Speed Limit on Interstate 81 in Augusta VA is Strictly Enforced
Interstate 81 enters Augusta County around mile marker 206 – near Raphine and runs for approximately 30 miles before it enters Rockingham County. I-81 intersects with I-64, Routes 11 & 250, and other major highways. Augusta County Deputy Sheriff and State Police aggressively enforce this stretch of road. Many of our clients are not from the area or are Out-of-State drivers. In many cases, we can resolve our client’s I-81 case without the client having to appear before the General District Court.
Virginia Summons Issued by Augusta Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Courthouse in Augusta County is the issuance of a Virginia Summons. This is the document issued by the Augusta Sheriff and State Police during a traffic stop. This document is referred to as a ticket. A law enforcement officer can issue a summons for a criminal misdemeanor offense or a traffic infraction. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing has been set before the Court in Augusta. Let our Augusta County VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Augusta Advocates
Our Augusta VA law firm includes members of prestigious legal organizations, such as the the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). The VTLA’s mission is dedicated to enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professionalism of trial lawyers. We believe membership and leadership with prominent trial lawyer organizations make us better Augusta County trial lawyers and advocates for our clients. Criminal law and traffic defense attorneys are trial lawyers. Not all lawyers are trial lawyers. It is in your best interests to consult an Augusta County VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Augusta Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Augusta VA Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating an Augusta County VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Augusta Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Augusta Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s evidence and arguments. The judge evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
“AV Preeminent” Augusta Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating
For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of lawyers through a Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an AV Preeminent® rated Augusta County VA law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to top rated lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Augusta County criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain an Augusta County VA attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Augusta County VA Traffic Lawyers Presenting the Best Defense
The Augusta County traffic law classifies numerous offenses as traffic law violations. Some offenses are more serious than others. Traffic violations can be classified as a traffic infraction or a criminal offense. Criminal traffic offenses can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Traffic infractions can either be a demerit point offense or a non-moving offense. The classification of offense depends on the severity of the conduct. If you have been accused of violating any traffic law, then it would be wise to consult an experienced Augusta County VA lawyer. A traffic violation conviction may negatively affect your freedom and your future. CAUTION: A traffic violation will significantly increase the automobile insurance premium according to Insurance.com
Top Rated Augusta Lawyers For Criminal & Traffic Defense
Augusta is the second-largest county of Virginia by total area and is located along the I-81 and I-64 corridors. The highways are aggressively enforced by law enforcement. The Courthouses are located in the county seat of Staunton on Johnson Street. Many of the cases filed in the General District Court are traffic violation cases such as DUI / DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Augusta Police & State Police cases go before the General District Court every day. Our top rated Augusta County Lawyers will present your best defense. Do not plead guilty without first consulting an accomplished Augusta defense attorney.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Augusta Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Augusta County legal community. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, they have been recognizing Top Virginia Attorneys with its Legal Elite Award since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated attorneys who have been recognized for legal excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A lawyer cannot purchase his or her way in to being recognized as a member of the Virginia Business Legal Elite community. Allow an Augusta Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Sustaining Member National College for Augusta DUI / DWI Defense
The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) is an organization dedicated to improving the trial skills of DUI / DWI attorneys. NCDD members are the most experienced DUI / DWI defense lawyers. Augusta DUI / DWI cases are complex because they require an understanding of scientific and legal processes. The legal issues of an Augusta County DUI / DWI case ranges from search and seizure to complex evidentiary issues. These legal issues intersect in a DUI / DWI case with scientific areas of expertise, such as toxicology and the pseudo-scientific areas of field sobriety testing. Our Augusta County VA lawyers understand the operations of breath test equipment and other instruments utilized by forensic laboratories in the process of testing for intoxicants.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Augusta VA Lawyers
Many motorists who drive through the Augusta community are licensed to drive in other states or are out-of-state residents. Do not ignore your case just because you are not a Virginia driver. These cases can range from a minor speeding ticket to something more serious that triggered an arrest. Just because you are not from the area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Augusta County VA. If convicted, the incident will follow you and be reported back to the home state. We represent residents from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Augusta County VA
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in Augusta County VA. Avvo was derived from “avvocato”, the Italian word for lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates legal professionals using a mathematical model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Augusta County law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Augusta VA legal professionals and thousands of consumers to calculate its rating. The same set of standards are used for every lawyer that is evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating.
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9/3/2021 | Updated 7/20/2024