Experienced New Kent County VA Criminal Lawyer
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is a respected local New Kent County VA law firm. We have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for criminal law by U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys possess over 60 years of collective criminal law experience. We are dedicated to protecting the best interests of our clients. We believe that attorneys who both limit their practice to a specific area of the law and represent clients before the same courts every week provide better representation.
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Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Kent County Virginia
Our New Kent County VA Criminal Lawyers are active members in some of the most prestigious legal organization’s such as the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the National College for DUI Defense, and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, in addition to various local bar organizations. We represent clients accused of criminal offenses before the New Kent VA Courts every week. Our clients have benefited from our extensive criminal law experience. You can too!
Accomplished Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal trials can be very complicated. Do not trust your future with an attorney that either juggles many areas of law or simply does not possess the necessary experience. Do you want an attorney who will process your case through the courts as quickly as possible without ever really taking the time to learn your case? Of course not. We are the New Kent County Trial Attorneys that you want on your side. We have the experience, integrity, and expertise you need to protect your rights.
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend New Kent VA Criminal Cases
- Possession of Marijuana
- Eluding The Police
- Assault & Battery
- Larceny
- Illegal Alcohol Possession
- Firearm Violations
- Probation Violations
- ASAP Violations
- Concealed Weapon
- DUI
- Trespassing
- Expungements
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Hit and Run
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- Drug Distribution
- Brandishing a Firearm
- Obstruction
- Failure to Appear/Capias
Effective Criminal Defense Representation New Kent County VA
Providence Forge, Quinton, Lanexa & Eltham are parts of New Kent County where the Sheriff’s Office investigates criminal activity. Cases are prosecuted by the New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney. We believe that our extensive experience with both of these offices make us better advocates for our clients. NOTE: An arrest is not a conviction. A conviction does not necessarily mean a jail or prison sentence. Our lawyers will consult with you to map out the best strategy for your case.
Felony Cocaine & Misdemeanor Marijuana allegations DISMISSED
Our lawyers represented a client who was arrested for drug offenses after being pulled over by law enforcement for speeding. Our client was taken before the Magistrate at the Henrico County Regional Jail East in Barhamsville VA, and was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and reckless driving. Our client was devastated and believed his dream career in the Unites States Army was certainly destroyed. However, our criminal law attorneys tirelessly worked on the case to develop various defenses and arguments that we thought may protect the client. Eventually the matters were resolved with ALL allegations being DISMISSED.
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11/10/2015 | Updated 6/25/2023