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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are established top rated local Goochland County VA lawyers that specialize in criminal law, firearms law & defending motorists charged with DUI / DWI, reckless driving, speeding and traffic violations. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report for superior legal ability and ethical standards. Many of the cases filed in the Goochland Courts are criminal & traffic law cases. We represent clients before the Goochland Courts every week. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Goochland County VA criminal offenses & traffic violations. Put our attorneys in Goochland County Virginia to work for you. We can help! Let us review your case.
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Goochland County VA Attorneys • Circuit & District Court Representation
Goochland County is located along the Interstate 64 corridor. The other major highways include: Route 250/Broad Street Road, Route 522/Sandy Hook Road, Route 6/River Road, Route 45/Cartersville Road, Route 271/Pouncey Tract Road & Route 288/World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Route 250 runs parallel to I-64. Route 522 intersects with Route 6 before it exits into Louisa and intersects with I-64 and Route 250. Route 6 runs along the James River in the southern part of the county. Route 45 runs north from Cartersville in Cumberland to Route 6. Route 271 runs from Henrico to Hanover across the north east corner of the county. Route 288 runs along the eastern county line from I-64 to Powhatan.
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Some folks think they do not need a Goochland 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 particular case. Experienced Goochland VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Goochland 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.
Experienced Attorneys That Defend Goochland County VA Criminal Cases
Our Goochland VA Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Goochland County VA lawyers 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 Goochland County 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 that membership and leadership in criminal law organizations make us better advocates.
Goochland County VA Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service comprised of outstanding attorneys from more than 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 Goochland 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 a Goochland County VA specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Dedicated Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys in Goochland County
Reckless driving in Goochland County is taken very seriously by law enforcement and the Courts. These reckless driving laws are some of the most severe in the Country, according to WalletHub. Va. Code 46.2-862 makes driving 20 mph over the posted speed limit or faster than 85 mph a criminal misdemeanor reckless driving offense. The maximum speed limit in some parts of Goochland County is 70 miles an hour. The law enforcement agencies that patrol Goochland VA issue thousands of reckless driving tickets every year for various reckless driving violations. NOTE: The issuance of a ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced Goochland VA attorney before you plead guilty. You can benefit from our experience. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Retain The Best Lawyer to Defend Your Goochland County VA I-64 Case
Interstate 64 travels through Goochland County for about 23 miles between Richmond and Charlottesville with the exception of a small section of I-64 around Gum Spring in Louisa and Exit 159. The interstate enters Goochland around Exit 148 to Route 605/Shannon Hill Road. The next interchange is Exit 167 at Oilville or Route 617/Oilville Road. I-64 then intersects with Route 623/Ashland Road towards Rockville & Manakin. Finally, the last interchange is located at Exit 175 for Route 288 south on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway to Chesterfield. A significant amount of enforcement occurs along this section of I-64 in Goochland County. In many instances, we can successfully defend our client’s case without them having to return for court.
Virginia Uniform Summons Issued by Goochland Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Goochland County VA Courthouse is the issuance of a Virginia Uniform Summons. This is the legal document issued by the Goochland Sheriff’s Department 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 Goochland General District Court. Let our Goochland VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Goochland County Virginia DUI / DWI Defense Specialist
Drunk driving is taken very seriously by the Goochland County Courts. The DUI / DWI law can be extremely complex and the consequences can be serious and life changing. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) & Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are sometimes used interchangeably because they are both charged under the Va. Code 18.2-266. The Goochland County prosecutor can prosecute the offense regardless of whether alcohol or drugs or both are the intoxicant. Our Goochland VA attorneys have successfully defended hundreds of DUI / DWI cases. Exercise caution before you engage a lawyer for representation that lacks the proper training or experience. Engage a top Goochland County DUI / DWI Law Firm who has the experience to best defend your DUI / DWI case.
Goochland VA “AV Preeminent” Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating
For over a century, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating top professionals for legal ability and ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and lawyers. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a Goochland County AV Preeminent® rated law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to elite 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 Goochland County VA criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Goochland County Virginia attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Goochland County VA Traffic Lawyers Presenting the Best Defense
There are numerous driving offenses that are classified as Goochland County traffic violations. Some motor vehicle offenses are more serious than others. Traffic violations can be a minor infraction or a criminal offense. Criminal traffic offenses can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Minor 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 charged with a Goochland County traffic violation, then it would be wise to consult an experienced Goochland County VA lawyer. A traffic violation conviction may negatively affect your freedom and your future. CAUTION: A traffic violation conviction will likely increase the automobile insurance policy according to Insurance.com
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Goochland Attorney by Virginia Business
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering the legal community in Goochland County VA. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, they have been recognizing Top Virginia Lawyers with its Legal Elite Award since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in Virginia. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated individuals who have been recognized for 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 Goochland County VA Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Goochland County Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Goochland County VA criminal law or traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Goochland County Courts. Criminal and traffic offense trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Goochland County 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, arguments, and the credibility of witnesses to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
Goochland VA Attorneys for Criminal Defense & Traffic Violations
Route 250 is 166 miles long. In Goochland, Route 250 is also known as Broad Street Road and is approximately 26 miles long. Route 250 enters the county just west of Shannon Hill after exiting Fluvanna. Route 605/Shannon Hill Road is the first major interchange with this route. Old Fredericksburg Road/Route 609 is the next major intersection and is near the Goochland Drive-In Theater. Broad Street Road passes through the community of Oilville before it reaches the eastern part of the county and intersects with Route 288 just west of Short Pump. Many criminal and traffic offenses occur on this highway in Goochland. Contact a top rated Goochland VA Attorney who specializes in defending criminal and traffic cases.
Extensive Experience & Specialized Training Make Better Advocates
Our Goochland County VA law firm includes members of some of the most 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 trial attorneys and advocates for our clients who have cases before the Goochland Courts. Criminal law and traffic violation defense attorneys are trial lawyers. It is in your best interests to consult a top rated Goochland VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Goochland Courts for a criminal law case or a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Sustaining Member National College for DUI / DWI Defense
The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) is a professional organization dedicated to improving the trial skills of DUI / DWI attorneys. NCDD members are the most experienced DUI / DWI defense lawyers. Goochland DUI / DWI cases can be complex because they require an understanding of both scientific and legal processes. The legal issues can range from search and seizure to complex evidentiary issues. The law and science intersect in a DUI / DWI case with scientific areas of expertise, such as toxicology and the pseudo-scientific areas of field sobriety testing. Our Goochland VA lawyers understand the operations of breath test equipment and other instruments utilized by forensic laboratories in the process of testing for intoxicants.
Superb Avvo Rated Goochland County VA Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Goochland County VA lawyer for your case. Avvo was derived from “avvocato”, the Italian word for attorney. 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 Goochland County VA law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo legal rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and thousands of consumers to calculate the lawyer’s rating. The same set of standards is used on all who are evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating.
Out of State Residents Retain Top Rated Goochland VA Lawyers
Goochland County attracts a lot of out-of-state drivers being located along the I-64 corridor. Just because you are not from the area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Goochland County VA. Out-of-state residents will need a top rated Goochland VA lawyer for their Goochland County criminal or traffic case. Many of the traffic violation cases before the Courts involve drivers who are not from the area. These cases can range from a minor speeding ticket to something more serious that triggered an arrest. Many of our clients are from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts to name a few places.
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4/22/2023 | Updated 2/6/2024