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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its James City 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 James City County VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in James City 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 James City criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Experienced James City County VA Circuit & District Court Lawyers
James City County is located on the Virginia Peninsula. First settled by the English colonists in 1607 at Jamestown in the Virginia Colony, the county was formally created in 1634 as James City Shire. Williamsburg is the county seat and the largest town. Routes 64, 199 & 60 run through the community. The James City County Police Department and State Police aggressively enforce these highways and the rest of the County, including Toano, Norge, Lightfoot & Grove. Do not plead guilty to your case. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged. Contact an experienced James City County lawyer who will present your best defense.
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Some folks think they do not need a James City 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 James City VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the James City 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 – James City VA
Our James City County Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our James City 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 James City 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.
James City 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 James City 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 James City County specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
James City County DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. James City County Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled James City 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 James City 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 James City DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful James City County Reckless Driving Lawyers
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 James City County VA can vary. James City Virginia reckless driving law enforcement issue hundreds 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. James City County VA reckless driving convictions cannot be expunged.
James City County Lawyers Defending I-64 Cases
Interstate 64 enters James City County near the community of Barhamsville after exiting New Kent County. I-64 travels through the county for over eight miles before it enters York County near Lightfoot. The highway then re-enters the county near Grove for approximately two miles before it enters the City of Newport News. James City Police and State Troopers aggressively enforce this area of the James City community and issue traffic tickets for various traffic violations. The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced James City County attorney before you plead guilty. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Virginia Summons Issued by James City Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the James City Courthouse is the issuance of a summons. This is the document issued by James City 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 James City. Let our James City VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better James City Advocates
Our James City 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 James City 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 James City VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the James City Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
James City Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a James City VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the James City Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the James City 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” James City 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 James City 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 James City criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a James City County attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
James City VA Lawyers Presenting the Best Traffic Defense
The James City 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 James City 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 James City Lawyers For Criminal & Traffic Defense
James City is considered one of only five original shires of Virginia. The county primarily consists of five districts: Berkeley, Jamestown, Powhatan, Roberts & Stonehouse. James City is located along the I-64 and Route 60 corridors. The Courthouse is located on Monticello Avenue in Williamsburg. The majority of cases filed in the General District Court are traffic violation cases such as DUI / DWI, reckless driving and speeding. James City Police & State Police cases go before the General District Court. Our top rated James City Lawyers will present your best defense. Do not plead guilty without first consulting an accomplished James City defense attorney.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top James City Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the James City 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 James City Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Sustaining Member National College for James City 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. James City 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 James City 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 James City Lawyers
Many motorists in the James City community are simply driving through the area on I-64 & Route 60 on their way through the Commonwealth or maybe to Busch Gardens. 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 James City County. 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, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving James City
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in James City 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 James City County law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license James City 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.
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