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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established Accomack VA law firm that specializes in criminal law & defending motorists charged with DUI, reckless driving, speeding and traffic violations in the Accomack VA Courts. Our office is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. 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. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients in the Accomack VA Courts. Let us review your case. We can help!
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Experienced Accomack County VA General District Court 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 without first consulting an attorney. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged. Allow our Accomack County lawyers to review your case.
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Some folks think they do not need an Accomack County Virginia attorney for their case. The biggest issue for many is being able to make it to courthouse for the trial date. A lack of experience and legal knowledge is another consideration. The average person does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced attorneys know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers lawyers in Accomack County VA spend hours in the 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. This local knowledge is invaluable in order to best defend your case.
Successful Accomack VA Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys
There are numerous offenses that can be an Accomack County traffic violation. Some offenses are more serious than others. Traffic violations can either be a criminal offense or a traffic infraction. Criminal traffic offenses can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Traffic infractions can either be a demerit point offense or a non-moving violation. 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 Accomack VA traffic lawyer. A traffic violation conviction may negatively affect your freedom and your future. CAUTION: A traffic violation may increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% according to Insurance.com
Accomack VA Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers Since 2009
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the top lawyers nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Accomack County 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 Accomack County specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Accomack County 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. Many of our clients use Route 13 as an alternate to Interstate 95. 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. We are the attorneys in Accomack County Virginia that can help you with your Route 13 case.
Accomack County Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Accomack County VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Accomack County Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Accomack 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 and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
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. A summons for driving too fast in Chincoteague is a common Accomack County VA speeding ticket. Do not plead guilty without first consulting a top rated Accomack VA lawyer.
“AV Preeminent” Accomack County VA Lawyer • Martindale Top Rating
For over a century, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of attorneys through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and lawyers. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an AV Preeminent® rated Accomack 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 Accomack County VA criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Accomack County VA attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Traffic Law Attorney for Onancock VA Cases
The Town of Onancock is a small village located in Accomack County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Onancock is situated along the Route 13 corridor. This is the main highway through the community. Many drivers licensed in other states drive through the area to avoid I-95. 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.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Accomack VA Advocates
Our Accomack County 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 Accomack County 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 Accomack VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Accomack Courts for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Accomack Attorney by Virginia Business
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Accomack County legal community as well as across the Commonwealth. 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 lawyers 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 an Accomack County VA Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
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 lawyers. NCDD members are the most experienced DUI / DWI defense attorneys. Accomack County DUI / DWI cases can be complex because they require an understanding of scientific and legal processes. The legal issues of a Accomack DUI / DWI case can range 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 Accomack 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 Accomack County VA Lawyers
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right Accomack County VA attorney. 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 Accomack County VA law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license 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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2/3/2022 | Updated 4/4/2024