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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Experienced Prince Edward County VA Circuit & District Court Lawyers
Prince Edward County is located in southern Virginia. The county stands at the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Farmville is the county seat and the largest town. Routes 460, 15 & 360 run through the community. The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and State Police aggressively enforce these highways and the rest of the County, including Rice, Meherrin, Prospect & Darlington Height. Do not plead guilty to your case. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged. Contact an experienced Prince Edward County lawyer who will present your best defense.
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Some folks think they do not need a Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Prince Edward 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 – Prince Edward VA
Our Prince Edward County Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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.
Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Prince Edward County DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Prince Edward County Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County VA can vary. Prince Edward 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. Prince Edward County VA reckless driving convictions cannot be expunged.
Prince Edward County Lawyers Defending Route 460 Cases
Route 460 enters Prince Edward County near the town of Pamplin after exiting Appomattox County. This highway is known locally as Prince Edward Highway. Route 460/Prince Edward Highway runs through the heart of the county. The highway also passes through the Town of Farmville, which is the county seat. Prince Edward County Deputy Sheriffs and State Troopers aggressively enforce this area of the Prince Edward community and issue traffic tickets for various traffic violations. The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced Prince Edward County attorney before you plead guilty. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Virginia Summons Issued by Prince Edward Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Prince Edward Courthouse is the issuance of a summons. This is the document issued by Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward. Let our Prince Edward VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Prince Edward Advocates
Our Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Prince Edward Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Prince Edward Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Prince Edward VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Prince Edward Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Prince Edward 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” Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Prince Edward County attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Prince Edward VA Lawyers Presenting the Best Traffic Defense
The Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Lawyers For Criminal & Traffic Defense
Prince Edward County was created in 1754. The county primarily consists of eight districts: Farmville, Lockett, Leigh, Hampden, Buffalo, Prospect, West End & Center. Prince Edward is located along the Route 460, Route 360 and Route 15 corridors. The Courthouse is located in downtown Farmville just off of Main Street. The majority of cases filed in the General District Court are traffic violation cases such as DUI / DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Prince Edward Police & State Police cases go before the General District Court. Our top rated Prince Edward Lawyers will present your best defense. Do not plead guilty without first consulting an accomplished Prince Edward defense attorney.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Prince Edward Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Sustaining Member National College for Prince Edward 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. Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Lawyers
Many motorists in the Prince Edward community are simply driving through the area on Routes 15, Route 360 & 460 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 Prince Edward 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, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Prince Edward
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Prince Edward 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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6/19/2024