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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Accomack County VA law firm that specializes in criminal law & defending motorists charged with DUI, reckless driving, speeding and traffic law violations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Law enforcement in Accomack County is serious about enforcing the law. 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. Let us review your case. We can help!
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Accomack County VA General District Court Trial Lawyers
Accomack County is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The Town of Accomac is the county seat. Chincoteague is the largest town in Accomack. U.S. Route 13 runs through the middle of the County. The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and other law enforcement agencies aggressively enforce Route 13 as well as the rest of the County which includes the Towns of Onancock & Onley. Do not plead guilty to your case. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged.
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Successful Reckless Driving & Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys
Virginia has strict reckless driving laws. Some of the most severe 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 20 mph over the posted speed limit. The maximum speed limit in Accomack County is 55 miles an hour. Law enforcement agencies that patrol Accomack County issue thousands of traffic tickets every year 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.
Accomack County VA Lawyers Defending U.S. Route 13 Cases
A large part of traffic runs through U.S. Route 13 in Accomack County on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Route 13 is the main route in Accomack County and connects to most cities and towns. We routinely defend Route 13 traffic cases. This practice allows us to present the best defense. We believe that our clients benefit from this experience. Our attorneys are routinely recognized for superior legal ability and possess high ethical standards. The issuance of a speeding ticket does not automatically result in a conviction.
Chincoteague VA Police Department Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys
The Town of Chincoteague is a small island town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Accomack County that measures 8 miles long and 2 miles wide. Chincoteague Police aggressively enforce the speed limit, especially on Route 175 as you are driving from Ray’s Shanty towards Main Street. The speed limits fluctuate several times – sometimes very fast. In at least two places, there is a 15 mph difference in the speed limit depending on the direction of travel.
Traffic Law Attorney for Onancock VA Cases
The Town of Onancock is a small village located in Accomack County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The town is little more than 1 square mile. The Onancock Police force is very small with approximately 4 police officers. Do not let the size of this police force fool you. Onancock Police take traffic law enforcement very seriously. Officers usually hide in the parking lots near the old printers or car wash on Market Street in the Town of Onancock.
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Our Virginia trial lawyers are members of some of the most prestigious legal organizations such as the National College for DUI Defense and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. We believe membership and leadership with prominent trial lawyer organizations make us better advocates for our clients. It is in your best interests to consult a professional with specialized training if you need representation.
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2/3/2022 | Updated 5/17/2023