Experienced Rockbridge County-Lexington VA Defense Attorneys
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Rockbridge County VA law practice defending motorists charged with reckless driving, speeding & traffic law violations. Law enforcement in Rockbridge County, VA is serious about enforcing the traffic laws. Most cases filed in the Rockbridge General District Court in Lexington are traffic law cases. Let us review your case. We can help!
Rockbridge County-Lexington VA General District Court Trial Lawyers

Rockbridge County VA Courthouse
Rockbridge County is located in the Shenandoah Valley of West Central Virginia between the Allegheny Mountains to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east. Trisected by two major highways, Interstates 81 and 64. The City of Lexington is the county seat. The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and local police aggressively enforce I-81 and I-64 and the rest of the County, including Buena Vista, Natural Bridge & Goshen. All traffic violation cases are set for trial before the Judge. Do not plead guilty to your case. Contact a lawyer who specializes in defending Rockbridge County traffic cases. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged.
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Successful Reckless Driving & Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys
Virginia has one of the strictest reckless driving laws 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 faster than 85 mph or 20 mph over the posted speed limit. The maximum speed limit on the Interstate through Rockbridge County, VA is 70 miles an hour. Law enforcement in Rockbridge County issue thousands of traffic tickets every year in the county 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.
The Speed Limit on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge, VA is Strictly Enforced
Interstate 81 enters Rockbridge County around mile marker 172 near Natural Bridge and runs for over 30 miles before it enters Augusta County. I-81 intersects with Route 11 multiple times and also crosses I-64 and Route 60. Rockbridge County Deputy Sheriff and State Police aggressively enforce this stretch of road. Many of our clients are not from the area or are Out-of-State drivers. In many cases, we can resolve our client’s I-81 case without the client having to appear before the General District Court.
Specialized Training & Extensive Experience Make The Best Advocates
Our Virginia trial attorneys 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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7/25/2021