Experienced Hanover VA Criminal Lawyer

Hanover VA Criminal Lawyers Riley & Wells can assist you if you have been arrested for a crime in Hanover County. An arrest for a criminal offense can be a frightening, devastating experience. Our accomplished Hanover County VA Criminal Defense Attorneys know that most of our clients are worried about what will become of their future after some sort of mistake in judgment that could potentially ruin everything. The simple fact is that you are in trouble with the law and you need a non-judgmental advocate to provide quality advice. We can protect you before the Court and present your best defense.

NOTE: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction

Named a “Best Law Firm” For Criminal Law

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established local Hanover County VA law firm. We have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report for criminal law. Our lawyers have accumulated over 45 years of combined criminal law experience and provide personalized client service. We work directly with you at every stage of the case. Our lawyers represent clients every week before the Hanover Courts. Our goal is secure each client the best possible result. We have a proven track record of success.

Hanover County VA Criminal Defense Attorney Client Reviews

Very professional practice from top to bottom. Couldn't recommend them more. They get the results you want.

Jason Royal

00:15 25 Sep 19

Excellent service, transparent and honest feedback on potential outcome, no guarantees but great expertise and experience. Would use them again but hopefully I don’t have to! Thanks Riley & Wells.

Justin Hardy

14:02 25 Aug 19

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Effective Criminal Defense Attorneys Hanover County

The Hanover Sheriff and State Troopers aggressively investigate criminal offenses throughout Hanover County from violent felony offenses to low level misdemeanor violations such as marijuana possession, underage possession of alcohol or assault and battery. The Hanover Commonwealth Attorney aggressively prosecutes cases before the Courts. An experienced Hanover VA Criminal Defense Attorney who regularly represents clients in this court knows how to best attack the prosecution’s case.

Top Criminal Defense Attorneys Presenting The Best Defenses

The best option anyone charged with a criminal offense in Hanover County is to retain the best possible Hanover VA Criminal Lawyer who regularly defends criminal cases and has the experience to present your best defense. Our lawyers understand that people need clear answers to their legal questions as soon as they either become a target of criminal investigation or are arrested. You need to know your rights under the law and how to act to protect them immediately. Don’t wait to get help!

Hanover VA Lawyers Specializing in Defending Criminal Cases

Our trial skills, negotiation skills and a detailed familiarity with the Hanover County criminal justice system help us develop an effective defense strategy. Our attorneys know how to both effectively defend a criminal case and are not afraid to challenge the evidence in tough cases. We fight for our clients using every resource the law allows to achieve the best possible outcome and consider guilty pleas only when they are in the best interest of our clients.

Criminal Trial Lawyer Hanover County VA

Criminal trials are a highly specialized area of the law and can be very complicated. Do not trust your future to a law firm that either juggles many areas of law or simply does not possess the necessary constitutional, criminal law & criminal procedure experience. Our belief is that clients are best served by an attorney who specializes in a specific area of the law and who regularly practices in the same court. We defend Hanover VA criminal cases every week.

Hanover VA Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED

Riley & Wells successfully defended this possession of marijuana case

HANOVER COUNTY VA CASE DISMISSED

Our Hanover County Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys represented a J. Sargeant Reynolds college student who was arrested for Possession of Marijuana & Underage Possession of Alcohol in Mechanicsville. Mechanicsville is popular section of Hanover County’s east end. Our client was the passenger of a vehicle that was pulled over by a Hanover County Deputy Sheriff for a stop sign traffic violation. The Deputy Sheriff detected an odor of burnt marijuana, which permits a warrantless search of the passenger compartment of the vehicle as an exception to the 4th amendment against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Hanover VA Possession of Alcohol DISMISSED

Our Hanover VA criminal defense lawyers can present your best defense

HANOVER COUNTY VA CASE DISMISSED

The Deputy Sheriff recovered various amounts of marijuana and alcohol throughout the vehicle. After recovering suspected marijuana, the law enforcement officer is either required to submit the plant material to the state lab for analysis or a field test can be performed with an approved field test kit. In either case, the evidence can be challenged with various motions. Our attorneys reviewed the facts, circumstances and allegations surrounding the arrest. We found weaknesses and arguments to both allegations that convinced the Commonwealth Attorney to offer our client a way out without a conviction and the client accepted.

Best Defense For Any Hanover County Criminal Case

Murder
Arson
Robbery
Malicious Wounding
Assault & Battery
Forgery
Fraud
Solicitation of Prostitution
Concealed Weapon
False Pretenses
Drugs
Expungements

Aggravated Sexual Battery
Failure To Appear
Possession of Marijuana
Firearm Offenses
Manslaughter
DUI
Petty Larceny
Trespassing
Vandalism
Abduction
Hit & Run

Grand Larceny
Receiving Stolen Property
Prostitution
Reside in a Bawdy House
Conspiracy
Sex Offenses
Worthless/Bad Checks
Underage Possession of Alcohol
Obstruction of Justice
Burglary
Shoplifting

Hanover County VA Criminal Lawyer Client Review

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11/10/2015 | Updated 9/24/2019

Criminal Law
Traffic Law
DUI
Alcohol Possession
Assault & Battery
Marijuana Possession
Hit & Run
Reckless Driving
Speeding Ticket

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 648 reviews

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law

4.9

Daniel McWhorter

17:38 18 Feb 20

Excellent service. 750$ to retain. Did not have to show up to court. Got my Reckless Driving charge reduced (was doing 88mph in a 70mph on I-95 North) to a Minor Traffic Infraction, Speeding 1 - 9 mph over the limit. 261$ for the ticket +30$ in Court Costs. Issue was resolved promptly and effectively. Service desk was helpful and polite when I called in for different updates and communication. Would highly recommend and use again myself.

James Bornschein

02:54 18 Feb 20

Joe Dean helped me with my reckless driving.He got the charges reduced and saved me alot of money regarding fines and future insurance costs. Highly recommend this firm

Miguel Garcia

15:46 17 Feb 20

Received excellent service from Riley & Wells and they were able to drop the charges to a lower level that did not impact my driving record or insurance. The circumstances were unfortunate but I am glad I had this team representing me.

Geoff Hicks

15:14 17 Feb 20

Mitch Wells was able to maintain my "perfect" driving record by working with the judge/prosecutor to modify an 84/70 ticket to a defective equipment judgement. Happy with the outcome, and using my cruise control a lot more! :-) The back office support (Kristin) was on top of things in preparation for the case... so very happy with the interactions!

Alexia Davis

02:53 17 Feb 20

I came to Riley & Wells somewhat last minute about my reckless driving ticket (86/65) and they exceeded my expectations, even after reading all these great reviews. Edward Riley and Lisa Brannan took amazing care of me and my case. As long as I take a driving class my case will be completely dismissed. No fines, no loss of license, and I avoided a moving violation with 0 points on my record. I didn't even have to attend court and the price was beyond fair. Thanks guys!!!

Catherine Field

16:14 14 Feb 20

I got a speeding ticket in Chesterfield county. Joe Dean, from Riley & Wells, handled my case excellently. They only needed a few phone calls to work out all the details. Mr. Dean attended court on my behalf, so I didn't need to take time off work. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case, and the online driving school Mr. Dean recommended was affordable and easy to use. The assistant I spoke with most frequently, Heather, was knowledgeable and able to answer all of my questions.

Sandra Hall

02:19 12 Feb 20

I got a reckless driving charge in Emporia Virginia and received many letters from lawyers but not from Riley and Wells! I went with them because of the reviews on their website. So incredibly professional and the outcome was amazing! Thank-you to a fantastic team!!!!!

WTF BIKEZ

17:14 11 Feb 20

I had court for 118mph in a 55 reckless driving on HENRICO. I grew up in the system one charge after the other, I've had a lot of lawyers and been tried many times. I have never in my entire life seen somebody work his magic like that and get a ridiculously awesome outcome on a definite jail sentence. Im not even playing this dude was making moves in court and got me a $750 fine for a charge that carries almost definite jailtime and liscense suspension. This dude is worth every penny.

Sean Tracy

19:38 08 Feb 20

Hands down the best experience one could possibly hope for. Mr. Wells got my case dismissed and was able to talk me through it. I also was in touch the whole time with his fantastic assistant Kristin. Worth every penny.

Stephanie Green

18:42 06 Feb 20

Coming from out of state I was weary about who I would find to represent me in a situation I did not expect to find myself. The 'reckless driving' charge that I received for speeding in VA was a shock to me but Riley & Wells have seen it many times. My lawyer was clear about the services he could provide and delivered on them all. The communication was precise easy to understand.

Alexander Medir

13:09 06 Feb 20

Got my 84 in a 70 case dismissed! Well worth the cost to avoid the long term cost of increased insurance rates! Would recomend!

Ernie Llewellyn

11:29 06 Feb 20

In January 2020 I was issued a reckless driving ticket for a incident that I was involved in. I am a CDL driver and need a good driving record for my job and this ticket could take all of that away. I knew I needed to find a attorney that was well respected to help me. I contacted a friend who works in the court system, a person I hold in high regards and asked him for a recommendation. He suggested Mr Wells at Riley & Wells. I contacted Mr. Wells and did a phone interview with him. He was very aware how serious a this charge is to a my CDL and for my job. I also explained employer that had suspended from driving until my case had been resolved. At the time we talked my court date was two months way. Mr. Wells suggested that we have the court date moved up as soon as possible. Two weeks after my initial contact with Mr. Wells I received a phone call from him. I thought he was calling to further discuss my case and about moving it forward. Instead he called to tell me that he had already discussed the matter with the courts and the commonwealth's attorney and that my case had been dismissed. He said that the incident would not show up on my driving record and to quote Mr Wells " it's like it never happened". The next day when I walked into work , they told me my driving privileges had been reinstated. If you are looking for a attorney that understands how important driving is to your lively hood and can make things happen. You need to call Mr. Wells.

Christopher Sloce

20:17 05 Feb 20

I was personally a bit skeptical hiring a lawyer for a reckless driving charge would be worth it. Now I have a speeding ticket instead. The staff is on top of everything and everyone is pleasant to work with.

Jacob Mello

23:26 03 Feb 20

Had a reckless driving ticket in Emporia, VA (84 in a 70.) Case got accelerated and dismissed. Amazing service, communication and fast help!

Joelie Rivera

19:09 02 Feb 20

Joseph Dean worked very well by phone n email with us as we were long distance, his assistant Lisa was very good to use answering every question n email when ,Mr.Dean was available, his services were amazing very straight forward no run around or mis communication, if u need a lawyer dont think twice he is the one to defend you. Great Service, Communication, and very responsible. Thank you !

Isher Munoz

17:53 31 Jan 20

Great experience. They were able to drop my misdemeanor charge down to faulty equipment. They were very helpful considering that I lived out of state. Mr. Remington’s staff was friendly and helpful and explained everything ever step of the way. Would 100% recommend to anyone needing a traffic court lawyer.

Sydney Vann

19:36 28 Jan 20

Mitch Wells and his Assistant, Kristin, were wonderful to work with. I am from out of state and was traveling through Virginia when I was pulled going 84/70. Mr. Wells was able to convince the judge to reduce my charge to defective equipment. Mr. Wells provided me with peace of mind and confidence that they would take care of me and followed through! The fee is not bad either compared to some of the other offices I looked into. I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for help with a speeding ticket. A+++

Jonathan Petty

14:03 28 Jan 20

Ed Riley worked his magic and successfully resolved a traffic ticket for me - the result FAR exceeded my expectations - no points! Thank you Riley & Wells - if I could give 6 stars I would! Hopefully I won’t need your services again, but if I do I’ll keep you on speed dial...

rhiver hudgins

17:29 25 Jan 20

Very friendly and very responsive to my million and one questions, they turned my life around.

Courtney Becker

22:07 15 Jan 20

Wonderful to work with and VERY reasonable in pricing. Other quotes I got were over $1k.

Kelly Dubell

15:47 13 Jan 20

I had a wonderful experience with Riley & Wells -- specifically Cody Remington. The firm is very communicative and really helped to guide me through the process, which was important to me because I had no idea! Definitely recommend.

Berty Baskaran

20:24 29 Dec 19

very helpful to answer any and all questions I had and were very quick and efficient at getting a favorable result.

Bala K

17:22 24 Dec 19

Awesome Attorneys, In my cases points are waived thanks lot Riley & Wells

Alex Hoffman

21:28 21 Dec 19

83/70 i95 with a cdl. Reduced to noo moving violation. Thank You!

Eli Mills

04:23 19 Dec 19

Mr. Joe Dean was great. Very professional, worked quickly and got great results (Chesterfield County). I’ll let the countless other five star reviews speak for themselves!