Highest Rated Eastville VA Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Eastville VA law firm that specializes in criminal law & defending motorists charged with DUI, reckless driving, speeding and traffic violations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Our office is located on “Lawyers Row” in the Historic Courthouse District in Eastville. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. The majority of cases filed in the General District Court are traffic law cases. Many of our clients are not from the area or are Out-of-State drivers. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients in the Eastville VA Courts. Let us review your case. We can help!
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Experienced Eastville VA Lawyers Circuit & District Court
The Town of Eastville is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Eastville is the county seat of Northampton County. U.S. Route 13 runs through right through the middle of the town. There are over 33 miles of Route 13 in Eastville VA community. The Eastville VA law enforcement community all aggressively enforce Route 13 as well the rest of the area which includes Cape Charles, Exmore & Cheriton. Do not plead guilty to your case without first consulting a local attorney. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged.
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Some folks think they do not need attorneys in Eastville Virginia for their case. The biggest issue for many is being able to make it to courthouse for the trial date. A lack of experience and legal knowledge is another consideration. The average person does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced attorneys know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Eastville VA Courts every week and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue the traffic tickets. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to best defend your case.
Top Law Firm for Criminal Defense – Eastville VA
Our Eastville Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Eastville 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 Eastville 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.
Eastville 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 Eastville 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 Eastville specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Eastville Virginia DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Eastville Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Eastville 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 Eastville 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 Eastville DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Eastville Reckless Driving & Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys
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 through Eastville VA can vary. Law enforcement in Eastville issue thousands of traffic tickets every year in the county for various traffic violations. NOTE: The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced attorney before you plead guilty. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Eastville Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating an Eastville VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Eastville Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Eastville 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.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Eastville Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Eastville 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 Eastville Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Eastville VA Lawyers Presenting the Best Traffic Defense
The Eastville 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 Eastville 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” Eastville Lawyer • Highest Martindale-Hubbell 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 Eastville 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 Eastville criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain an Eastville attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Virginia Summons Issued by Eastville Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Eastville Courthouse is the issuance of a summons. This is the document issued by Eastville Police 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 Eastville. Let our Eastville VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Eastville Advocates
Our Eastville 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 Eastville 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 an Eastville VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Eastville 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 Eastville VA Courts
We understand that your case is very important. You want to retain the best attorney. Finding the best attorney for your case can sometimes be challenging. We are the attorneys 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 Eastville. We will present your best defense.
Sustaining Member National College for Eastville 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. Eastville 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 Eastville 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 Eastville Lawyers
Many motorists in the Eastville community are simply driving through the area on Route 13 on their way through the Commonwealth. 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 Eastville. If convicted, the incident will follow you and be reported back to the home state. We represent residents from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Eastville
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in the Eastville community. 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 Eastville law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Eastville 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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10/5/2024