Highest Rated Hanover County VA Lawyers • 1500+ Reviews

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law are established local Hanover County VA lawyers that specialize in criminal law, firearms law & defending motorists charged with DUI / DWI, reckless driving, speeding and traffic violations. Our Hanover VA lawyers represent clients before the Hanover Courts every week. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Many of the cases filed in the Hanover Courts are criminal & traffic law cases. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with criminal offenses & traffic violations in the Hanover VA Courts. Put our attorneys in Hanover County Virginia to work for you. We can help! Let us review your case.

Put our experience to work for you – Let us review your case!

30,000+ Clients Represented

1500+ Client Reviews

60+ Years of Combined Experience

Hanover County Attorneys • Circuit & District Court Representation

Hanover County is centrally located within the Commonwealth and is part of the Greater Richmond Region. The county seat is Hanover Courthouse. Ashland is the largest town. Interstates 95 and 295 bisect the county. There are approximately 241 miles of primary highways, 710 miles of secondary roadways and over 65 miles of non-hard surface roads in Hanover County.  The Hanover Sheriff’s Office & State Police patrol these highways and are aggressive with enforcement. The rest of the county is also patrolled which includes Mechanicsville, Montpelier, Atlee, Elmont, Doswell, Old Church and Studley. Do not plead guilty to your case without first consulting a local Hanover VA attorney. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged.

Contact an experienced law firm that will present your best defense

Top Rated Hanover County VA Traffic & Criminal Law Defense

Free Consultation with Most Rated Hanover County VA Lawyers

It can be hard for folks to find the right lawyer for their Hanover County VA case. The average person does not understand the best course of action on how to defend a criminal law or traffic violation case. Lack of experience and legal knowledge are serious considerations. Our experienced top rated Hanover County VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Hanover VA 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. Let us review your case for free!

Dedicated Attorneys That Defend Hanover County VA Criminal Cases

Our Hanover VA Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Hanover County VA lawyers handle a wide range of criminal cases. Every criminal case is a mix of substantive criminal law and criminal procedure. Title 19.2 of the Va. Code, the Virginia Supreme Court rules, and the Constitution govern criminal procedure. The substantive criminal law is primarily located in Title 18.2 of the Va. Code. Consult with a top rated experienced Hanover County 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 that membership and leadership in criminal law organizations make us better advocates.

Hanover VA Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers Since 2009

Super Lawyers is a legal rating service of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer 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 Hanover County 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 Hanover County VA specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.

Experienced Hanover County Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys

Reckless driving in Hanover County is taken very seriously by the Courts and law enforcement. These reckless driving laws are some of the most severe in the Country, according to WalletHub. Va. Code 46.2-862 makes driving 20 mph over the posted speed limit or faster than 85 mph a criminal misdemeanor reckless driving offense. The maximum speed limit on the interstate in Hanover County is 70 miles an hour. The law enforcement agencies that patrol Hanover VA issue thousands of reckless driving tickets every year for various reckless driving violations. NOTE: The issuance of a reckless driving ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced Hanover County reckless driving lawyer before you plead guilty. You can benefit from our experience.

Retain The Best Lawyer to Defend Your Hanover VA Interstate 95 Case

From Miami to Maine, I-95 is one the longest, busiest and most well known interstate highways in the country. Millions of travelers use the 1,923 mile stretch of Interstate 95 daily. There are approximately 14 miles of Interstate 95 in Hanover County VA from the I-295 interchange to just north of Kings Dominion. The county seat of Ashland which has been named “The Center of the Universe” is located just off Exit 92. It should be no surprise why so much enforcement occurs along the I-95 corridor in Hanover County. In many instances, we can successfully defend our client’s case- who is often licensed to drive in another state – without them having to travel back for their trial date.

Virginia Uniform Summons Issued by Hanover Police for District Court

The common event that brings people before the Hanover County VA Courthouse is the issuance of a Virginia Uniform Summons. This legal document is most often issued by the Hanover Sheriff or State Police during a traffic stop. It is often referred to as a ticket. A law enforcement officer 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 Hanover County VA General District Court.  Let our Hanover VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.

Hanover Virginia DUI / DWI Defense Specialist

Drunk driving is taken seriously by the Henrico County Courts. The DUI / DWI law can be very complex and the consequences can be extremely serious and life changing. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) & Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are often used interchangeably because they are both charged under the Va. Code 18.2-266. The Hanover County Commonwealth Attorney can prosecute the offense regardless of whether alcohol or drugs or both are the intoxicant. Our Hanover VA attorneys have successfully defended hundreds of DUI / DWI cases. Exercise caution before you engage a lawyer for representation that lacks the proper training or experience. Engage a top rated Hanover DUI / DWI Law Firm who has the experience to best defend your DUI / DWI case.

Hanover VA “AV Preeminent” Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating

For over a century, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating top professionals for legal ability and ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and lawyers. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a Hanover County AV Preeminent® rated law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to elite 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 Hanover County VA criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Hanover County Virginia attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Hanover County VA Traffic Lawyers Presenting the Best Defense

Virginia traffic law classifies numerous offenses as traffic violations. Some motor vehicle offenses are more serious than others. Traffic violations can be a minor infraction or a criminal offense. Criminal traffic offenses can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. Minor 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 charged with a Hanover County traffic violation, then it would be wise to consult an experienced Hanover County VA 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

Legal Elite Recognizes Top Hanover Attorney by Virginia Business

Virginia Business is dedicated to covering the legal community in every region of the Commonwealth. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, they have been recognizing Top Virginia Lawyers with its Legal Elite Award since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in Virginia. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated individuals 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 a Hanover County VA Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.

Hanover County Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design

If you have been accused of violating a Hanover County VA criminal law or traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Hanover County Courts. Criminal and traffic offense trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Hanover 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, arguments, and the credibility of witnesses to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.

Hanover VA Attorneys for Criminal Defense & Traffic Violations

U.S. Route 360 runs from Danville to the Northern Neck and is 225 miles long. Route 360 in Hanover County is better known as Mechanicsville Turnpike and is approximately 13 miles long. Mechanicsville Turnpike is arguably the heart of eastern Hanover County as commercial buildings, businesses, shopping, restaurants line both sides of this busy road before it transitions from suburban to rural surroundings. Route 360 Business is the business route of Route 360 in Hanover County and runs 0.78 miles. Many criminal and traffic cases take place on or near Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County. Contact a top rated Hanover VA Attorney who specializes in criminal defense and traffic violation cases.

Extensive Experience & Specialized Training Make Better Advocates

Our Hanover County VA 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 trial attorneys 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 top rated Hanover VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Hanover Courts for a criminal law case or a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!

Hanover County VA Criminal Defense Attorney Client Review

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 attorneys. NCDD members are the most experienced DUI  / DWI defense lawyers. Hanover DUI / DWI cases can be complex because they require an understanding of both scientific and legal processes. The legal issues can range from search and seizure to complex evidentiary issues. The law and science intersect in a DUI / DWI case with scientific areas of expertise, such as toxicology and the pseudo-scientific areas of field sobriety testing. Our Hanover VA 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 Hanover County VA Lawyers

The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Hanover County VA attorney for your case. Avvo was derived from “avvocato”, the Italian word for attorney. 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 Hanover 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 the lawyer’s rating. The same set of standards is used on all who are evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating.

Out of State Residents Retain Top Rated Hanover VA Lawyers

Hanover County attracts a lot of out-of-state drivers being located along the I-95 and I-295 corridors. Just because you are not from the area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Hanover County VA. Out-of-state residents will need a top rated Hanover VA lawyer for their Hanover County criminal or traffic case. Many of the traffic violation cases before the Courts involve drivers who are not from the area. These cases can range from a minor speeding ticket to something more serious that triggered an arrest. Many of our clients are from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Massachusetts to name a few places.

Hanover VA Interstate 295 Traffic Ticket Attorneys

Interstate 295 is best known for being a bypass around Richmond and Petersburg. Hanover County is part of the Greater Richmond Region. Many of the motorists who travel up and down the east coast end up driving through Hanover County on I-295. This interstate is 52 miles long with approximately 10 of those miles being in Hanover County. I-295 links part of eastern Hanover County just north of Airport Drive, to Mechanicsville to Atlee. I-295 interchanges with Route 615/Creighton Road (Exit 34), Route 360/Mechanicsville Turnpike (Exit 37), Route 627/ Meadowbridge Road / Pole Green Road (Exit 38), and Route 301 (Exit 41). Our Hanover County VA attorneys specialize in defending Interstate 295 cases.

Driving Under the Influence DISMISSED due to Illegal Traffic Stop

Our Hanover VA lawyers represented a client who was arrested for DUI / DWI by a Hanover County Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff became suspicious of our client after he made various legal turns over a few miles of driving. The Deputy Sheriff initiated the traffic stop believing our client’s rear license plate bracket obstructed the rear license plate. Our client later provided a breath sample at the station. The breath test result indicated a blood alcohol content of 0.16. The primary defense was that the Deputy sheriff lacked reasonable articulable suspicion to make the traffic stop. In other word, the Deputy Sheriff’s traffic stop was illegal. The Judge agreed with our defense. Case dismissed!

We can help! Let us review YOUR case today!

11/10/2015 | Updated 12/5/2023