Highest Rated Nelson County VA Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Nelson 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 Nelson County VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in Nelson County Virginia understand the nuances of the law. We represent clients charged with criminal & traffic law offenses. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Nelson criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Nelson County VA Circuit & District Court Lawyers
Nelson County is located in the Charlottesville Metro Area. Lovingston is the county seat and the largest community is in Nellysford. Nelson County’s claim to fame include being the setting and inspiration for the popular TV show “The Waltons” and home to a vibrant wine, beer, and spirits scene. The major highways that run through the county include: Routes 29, 60, 250 & I-64. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, State Police & local police aggressively enforce these highways and the rest of the county, including the communities of the Wintergreen Resort, Woods Mill & Rockfish. Do not plead guilty to your case. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged. Contact an experienced Nelson lawyer who will present your best defense.
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Some folks think they do not need a Nelson 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. Experienced Nelson VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Nelson 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.
Nelson County Lawyers Defending Traffic Cases
Nelson County was created in 1807 and is named for Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, who served as Governor of Virginia in 1781. The major highways in Nelson County are Route 29/Thomas Nelson Highway, Route 60/Richmond Highway, Interstate 64 & Route 250/Rockfish Gap Turnpike. Nelson County Deputy Sheriffs and State Troopers patrol these highways as well as the rest of the Nelson community. These law enforcement agencies issue traffic tickets for various traffic violations. The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced Nelson County attorney before you plead guilty. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Top Law Firm for Criminal Defense – Nelson VA
Our Nelson County Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Nelson VA 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 Nelson VA 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.
Nelson County 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 Nelson 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 a Nelson County specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Nelson County DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Nelson County Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Nelson 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 Nelson 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. Effective Nelson DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Nelson County Attorneys For Reckless Driving Defense
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 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 Nelson County VA vary. Deputy Sheriffs and State Troopers issue thousands of Nelson County reckless driving tickets every year. Put our experience to work for you. You can benefit from our expertise!
Nelson Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Nelson VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Nelson Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Nelson 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.
Nelson County VA Traffic Lawyers Present The Best Route 29 Defense
Our Nelson attorneys are routinely recognized for superior legal ability and possess high ethical standards. We defend traffic cases every week. This practice allows us to present the best defense. We believe that our clients benefit from this experience. Route 29 is a major north-south route in Virginia and enters Nelson County just south of Kingswood and runs through the county for several miles. Initially, Route 29 known as Thomas Nelson Highway to locals runs through the heart of the county and through the county seat of Lovingston.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Nelson Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Nelson 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 a Nelson County Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Nelson VA Lawyers Presenting the Best Traffic Defense
The Nelson traffic law classifies numerous offenses as traffic law violations. Some offenses are more serious than others. Nelson 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 Nelson 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
“AV Preeminent” Rated Nelson Attorney• Highest 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 are AV Preeminent® rated Nelson County VA lawyers. 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 Nelson criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Nelson County attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Virginia Summons Issued by Nelson Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Nelson Courthouse is the issuance of a summons. This is the document issued by the Nelson 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 Nelson. Let our Nelson VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Nelson Advocates
Our Nelson 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 Nelson trial lawyers and advocates for our clients. Criminal and traffic defense attorneys are trial lawyers. Not all lawyers are trial lawyers. It is in your best interests to consult a Nelson VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Nelson Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Retain the Best for Representation in the Nelson County VA Courts
We understand that your case is very important. You want to retain the best lawyer. Finding the best Nelson lawyer for your case can sometimes be challenging. We are the Nelson lawyers that you want on your side. We have the experience, integrity, and expertise you need to protect your rights and to provide quality representation. Our law firm possesses over 60+ years of collective experience, has successfully represented over 30,000+ clients and has been reviewed by more satisfied clients that any other law firm in Nelson County. We will present your best defense.
Sustaining Member National College for Nelson 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. Nelson County DUI / DWI cases are complex because they require an understanding of scientific and legal processes. The legal issues of a 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 Nelson County 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 Nelson Lawyers
Many motorists in the Nelson community are simply driving through the area on Routes 29 & 60 on their way through the area. Do not ignore your case just because you are not from the area or 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 Nelson County. If convicted, the incident will follow you and be reported back to the home state. We represent residents from North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Nelson
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in Nelson County. 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 Nelson County law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Nelson County 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.
Top Nelson Lawyers Awarded Platinum Client Champion
Our Nelson VA lawyers have been recognized with Martindale-Hubbell’s Platinum Client Champion Award. This prestigious honor recognizes superior attorneys for excellence. This award assists potential clients understand the real world experience previous clients have had with a law firm. Our Nelson County Virginia lawyers maintains a Platinum Rating – the highest rating possible. This award is given to lawyers who have received the highest number of client reviews with a score greater than 4.5/5.0. This award is a testament to the dedication our Nelson lawyers have to client service and a commitment to providing excellent legal representation. The award also recognizes our ability to navigate the legal landscape and obtain positive outcomes for clients.
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4/12/2025
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