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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in Virginia Beach understand the nuances of criminal & traffic law. We are familiar with the Courts because we represent clients charged with these offenses everyday. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Virginia Beach VA criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Virginia Beach is a coastal city located in the Tidewater Region, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Virginia Beach is an independent city and is the most populous city in Virginia. Interstates 264 & 64 runs through Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Police Department & State Police aggressively enforce I-64 & I-264 as well as the rest of the City, which includes Bayside, Blackwater, Kempsville, Lynnhaven, Princess Anne & Pungo. All traffic violation cases are set for trial before the Judge. Do not plead guilty to your case without first consulting a specialist.
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Some folks think they do not need a Virginia Beach 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 case. Experienced Virginia Beach VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Virginia Beach 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 – Virginia Beach
Our Virginia Beach VA Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Va Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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.
Virginia Beach VA 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 Virginia Beach 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 Va Beach specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
City of Virginia Beach DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Beach Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Virginia Beach 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 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 and post-judgment requirements. Effective Virginia Beach DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys Virginia Beach VA
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 Interstates through Virginia Beach VA can vary. Virginia Beach reckless driving law enforcement issue thousands 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. Virginia Beach VA reckless driving convictions cannot be expunged.
Virginia Beach VA Lawyers Defending I-264 and I-64 Cases
Interstate 264 serves as the primary east–west highway through Virginia’s South Hampton Roads region. I-264 enters Va Beach at Newtown Road and runs for approximately 13 miles until the Oceanfront. The route connects the central business districts of Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk and serves as the most direct link between those cities and the resort beaches along Virginia’s Atlantic coast. This section of I-264 was originally the Virginia Beach–Norfolk Expressway. We routinely defend I-264 & I-64 traffic cases. This practice allows us to present the best defense. Call us!
Virginia Summons Issued by VA Beach Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Courthouse in Virginia Beach is the issuance of a Virginia Summons. This is the document issued by Beach 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 Virginia Beach. Let our Va Beach VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Virginia Beach Advocates
Our Virginia Beach 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 Va Beach trial lawyers and advocates for our clients. Criminal law and traffic defense attorneys are trial lawyers. Not all lawyers are trial lawyers. It is in your best interests to consult a Virginia Beach VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Va Beach Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
VA Beach Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Va Beach VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Virginia Beach Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Virginia Beach 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.
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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 Virginia Beach 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 Va Beach criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Virginia Beach attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
VA Beach Traffic Lawyers Presenting the Best Defense
The VA Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Lawyers in Virginia Beach VA For Criminal & Traffic Defense
Virginia Beach is a resort city. It is also the most populous city in the Commonwealth. Va Beach is located along the I-64 corridor. The Virginia Beach highways are heavily traveled and aggressively enforced by law enforcement. The Courthouse is located at 2425 Nimmo Parkway in Virginia Beach. The majority of cases filed in the General District Court are traffic violation cases such as DUI / DWI, reckless driving and speeding. Beach Police & State Police cases go before the General District Court every day of the week. Our top rated Va Beach Lawyers will present your best defense. Do not plead guilty without first consulting an accomplished Virginia Beach defense attorney.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top VA Beach Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Sustaining Member National College for VA Beach 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. Virginia Beach DUI / DWI cases are complex because they require an understanding of scientific and legal processes. The legal issues of a Va Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 VA Beach Lawyers
Many motorists who are driving in VA Beach are actually licensed to drive in other states or are not from the area. Do not ignore your case just because you are not 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 during your visit to the Beach. 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, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Virginia Beach
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Va Beach 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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4/6/2022 | Updated 5/18/2024