Virginia Restoration of Firearm Rights Lawyer

Many Americans cherish their constitutional right to bear arms. Gun rights are not absolute and can be lost. However, the loss of the right to possess, purchase, and transport a firearm does not necessarily have to be permanent. Our attorneys regularly represent clients before the central Virginia courts who wish to restore their firearm rights. The legal process to restore gun rights can sometimes be confusing and intimidating. Let us review your case. We can help!

Top Rated Central Virginia Law Firm to Restore Gun Rights

Sean Pearson

18:58 23 Oct 22

Provided amazing legal service and got a result better than expected. Highly recommend.

Experienced Firearm Rights Attorneys will Petition the Virginia Courts

Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established central Virginia area law firm over 45 years of combined legal experience. We understand firearm law. We wrote the Virginia Gun Law book. Our lawyers will review your case and determine how you lost your gun rights and what – if anything – can be done to successfully restore your firearm rights. Unfortunately, there are circumstances where there is no remedy.

Petition for Restoration of Firearm Rights for Central Virginia Cases

Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in all Virginia Courts. Click on the below links to see Orders from some of our Gun Petitions that have been granted

Richmond
Dinwiddie
Chesterfield
Sussex
Goochland
Fairfax
Chesapeake
Newport News

Hanover
Petersburg
Henrico
New Kent
Hopewell
Halifax
Prince William
Portsmouth

Caroline
Colonial Heights
Prince George
Lawrenceville/Brunswick
Emporia/Greensville
Botetourt
Louisa
Danville

Petition the Virginia Circuit Court for Gun Restoration for Felony Convictions

A Virginia state felony conviction is a common type of event that triggers a loss of firearm rights. Our lawyers will review your case and petition the appropriate Virginia Circuit Court for firearm restoration if eligible. Clients must first restore their civil rights before a firearm rights petition can be filed. Cases involving a prior mental incapacity as defined by Virginia law require petitioning the General District Court. Firearm right restorations from other states are recognized as reciprocal.

Lost Firearm Rights Under Federal Law Essentially Have No Remedy

The federal agency tasked with processing federal firearm restorations for federal felony convictions has not been funded to perform this function since 1992. Individuals convicted of a Virginia domestic violence assault and battery misdemeanor conviction are barred from possessing a firearm according to federal law 18 USC(g)(9). This is the rare case where a state conviction triggers a loss of rights under federal law. In either case, the only remedy is a full and absolute pardon from the respective chief executive.

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5/23/2021 | Updated 1/22/2022

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Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law

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Kaitlynne Thomas

01:56 29 Mar 23

Easy communication and fantastic representation! Helpful at answering questions. Wells did great work! Payment options fit my needs with relative ease, and they took care of things and helped destress an otherwise stressful situation!

C.F. Camp

11:48 21 Mar 23

Cody Remington represented me in a traffic case in VA. As a non-resident--I went out on a whim and decided to reach out to Riley & Wells based solely off of their Google Reviews.It was a great decision and I am beyond pleased with the results. Everyone at their office was always available, friendly, professional and efficient.A huge thanks to this team, especially Mr. Remington and Levi Dixon.I HIGHLY recommend this firm

Andrew Serrao

17:07 19 Mar 23

Riley and Wells helped massively in lowering the penalty for a pretty bad traffic ticket and were also extremely personable, friendly, and patient throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for legal assistance with difficult traffic tickets.

Amanda Kasprzak

13:35 14 Mar 23

So, I was vacationing in Florida with my fiance in January 2023. I was in such a rush to get home being as it was the only cold weekend in Florida when we happened to be out there and we live all the way in New Jersey. While I was passing by Virginia on I-95 I didnt realize that I was going 92 mph on a 70 mph zone until a police officer had stopped me and told me that he could take me to jail for it. I also could not find my license because I was in such a panic and it wasn't in my wallet where it always is, it happened to be in my back pocket (where I didn't check). So I ended up with a reckless driving ticket going 92 in a 70 and also a ticket for not being able to provide a license. I was panicking and doing so much research and called around like crazy to different lawyers in Virginia. I stopped calling around after I called Riley & Wells because Ive heard alot of good things from them on Reddit from people saying they had actually been going 92 in a 70 like I had and that Riley & Wells really saved them from jail time and everything. As soon as I got on the phone with Mr. Remington at Riley & Wells I immediately felt at ease as he said he would probably be able to get my "no license ticket" removed, if not just a small $10 payment and would be able to get my Reckless Driving down to the lowest charge possible and that I would not receive jail time. He also talked of how he knew everyone who was going to be there at the date of the court and that he knew the cop personally and he just made me feel very assured that he would get me the best deal possible. I immediately agreed to go with him, the price was very reasonable for those crazy tickets. All that he had recommended that I should do was take a 12 hour online driving course which I completed. I was so happy to hear that on my court date my "license ticket" was completely waived and for the reckless driving ticket I only got charged instead with a NON MOVING infraction with ZERO points. I was and still am over the moon happy and I would recommend this place a thousand times over to anyone who is stuck with anything in Virginia and needs an AMAZING lawyer. His team is also very personable and always got back to me as soon as possible whenever I had questions or concerns and I am speechless as far as how happy I am that I went with Riley & Wells. Everyone with traffic violations should go here as I wish I could give them 100 stars instead of 5. I could never thank these people enough, thank you for fighting for me!Amanda Kasprzak

Don Hankey

14:08 09 Mar 23

March 2023Riley and Wells Law Firm attorney Cody A. Remington was awesome!!!Caroline General District Court for reckless driving speeding - 86/70 mph.Offense Date: 11/23/2022Court Date: 3/1/20233 Months of being anxious, apprehensive, worried!!!Thank you for your excellent representation exceeding my expectations and helping me bring closure to what could have been a very bad situation for me!!!As an out-of-state driver, attorney Cody A. Remington represented me in my absence from court.Court results: Avoided a conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor,reckless driving, speeding, avoided jail time, avoided loss of license, and avoided a moving violation with points!!Riley and Wells Law Firm attorney Cody A. Remington is very highly recommended!!D HNMB SC

Selena Drake

00:04 08 Mar 23

I got a ticket for a 90 in 70 with one previous reckless driving ticket. I was in a panic and afraid of possible incarceration or losing my license. I contacted Riley & Wells and everyone I spoke with on the phone was so friendly. The day of my court date Mr. Remington was able to get my reckless driving down to a minor traffic infraction. I never felt so relieved.

Tim Turck

22:09 07 Mar 23

The best representation you can get in chesterfield county. Mr. Riley is the attorney you need in your corner to represent you. He doesn’t settle unless you’re happy. His staff is awesome, whenever I had questions someone’s always there to answer them. Professional, polite, and knowledgeable A+

Diana Cante

13:38 05 Mar 23

Completamente satisfecha con el trabajo hecho ,llevando el caso de mi esposo, por exceso de velocidad , se los recomiendo 100% excelente trabajo.Muchas gracias.Completely satisfied with Riley and wells for the excellent job with my husband’s reckless driving speed case , I recommend them 100%.Thank you.

Susan Ballistreri

00:07 05 Mar 23

If you get a speeding ticket these are the people to call. The whole process was easy and the outcome better than I could have hoped. Thank you!

susmita p

20:57 28 Feb 23

I highly recommend this law firm here in the Richmond area. Esp. Mr. Mitch Wells , our attorney was amazing!His knowledge and experience will put you at ease right away. He answered all our questions, was empathetic and resolved the issue impeccably. His assistant Ms.Amy was prompt in answering our mails and calls and following up on the documents needed. No one desires to be in a situation that would require legal help, but if you are this is a great place to find a great attorney.

Mazen Makarem

06:15 27 Feb 23

Not only is Ed Riley an excellent lawyer, because of course he knows his stuff and will fight for you, but he’s a very smart lawyer! He can quickly understand your problem and knows exactly how to approach it with the best results. Not all lawyers possess that quality. He was able to drop the charges brought against me with ease! He listens to you and makes you feel very comfortable, so definitely highly recommended! You will always have peace of mind when Mr. Riley is on your side!!P.S: His staff are also great to work with, and get back to you immediately with any questions you have, especially Lisa!

Cameron Aries

06:01 27 Feb 23

I receieved a misdemeanor reckless driving charge for my alleged speed (88 in a 70) as well as a radar detector ticket while on I85-N passing through Dinwiddie, Virginia. I called Riley and Wells and Cody Remington took my case. He was able to get the reckless charge down to defective equipment (a non-moving violation with no points) and greatly reduce the fine on the radar detector ticket. I highly recommend Cody and the entire staff for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.

Raif Springer

13:29 26 Feb 23

This is the firm that you're looking for ❗SERIOUSLY❗ look no further. Picked up my case literally last minute was able to get my charges dismissed and all I had to do was handle a few small conditions really seriously nothing major whatsoever. I'm not sure if you've ever had to appear in front of a judge and have a lawyer by your side and halfway through you're looking at your lawyer" like what are you doing"?. Not these guys upon appearing in front of the judge I already knew what what we were going to say and what the goal was and number one on that list was preservation of my record which I greatly appreciate. Had my interest at heart and not the C.A. agenda . Definitely if I ever need a lawyer again this is the group I'll be calling. Much appreciated and again these are the ones that you want they'll be in your corner for real for real.

Andy Gnux

22:50 17 Feb 23

Right after I recieved a reckless driving ticket from Petersburg Sherrif's department I looked for a lawyer. I saw the reviews on Riley and Wells and immediately called them. Their staff immediately took down my information and Mr. Wells called me later that day. After discussing my case with him I knew right away that they could help me out. I took some pictures and laid out a story for them to help them better understand my situation. Mr. Wells discussed my case with me and the possible outcomes and his confidence in getting my ticket reduced. I was out of town and worried about my career as I did not criminal misdemeanor on my record. Mr. Wells kept me informed and notified me on the day of my court appearance right that my reckless driving had been lowered to a non driving violation. I am extremely glad that I called Riley and Wells and that they fought hard for me.

Michael Jordan

10:47 17 Feb 23

Riley and wells went above and beyond to get a good outcome. Thank you

Fernando Martinez

19:26 16 Feb 23

This law firm did an amazing job on getting my 18th year old son speeding ticket (88-70) dismiss with only court cost fees.The stress from the ticket alone was enough to teach my son an important lesson about road safety. If you find yourself needing legal help this firm is the way to go. Thank you for your help....

Lukasz Stefainski

22:50 14 Feb 23

Highly recommended! Great communication. Cody Remington and the office did great job. Recommend for out of state drivers. Thank you!

Robotic RR

20:44 13 Feb 23

Got a speeding ticket while pass through the area. Mr. Remington was able to represent me without me being there because I live hours away. He was able to get the speeding ticket down to a vehicle equipment violation, which is amazing. Highly recommend this firm if you run into speeding problem

Liath Bricks

17:14 13 Feb 23

Quick response, professional staff, great service, and the best outcome I could hope for.

Dev Nannapuraj

16:32 10 Feb 23

Excellent representation by Mr. Riley. Got me off of a traffic violation which was not my fault. I didn’t have to go to court at all. Very thankful and I highly recommend this practice for a sound representation for any kind of traffic tickets.

Mauricio Mart

16:33 09 Feb 23

Muy buenos abogados, Me ayudaron con unos tickets que tenia y ganaron mi casoSe los recomendó

Carlton Carter

14:00 09 Feb 23

My case was very unique in a sense.. there were a lot of evidence against me & my attorney Mr. Daniel Vincent did an AMAZING job in getting my chargers reduced. Every time I called the office to either ask questions or make payments, I was always treated with the best service. I appreciate that Mr. Vincent was always very honest and upfront with me about HOW the case could go and what options were on the table going forward. Overall I was just very satisfied. If anybody has been charged with a DUI or anything similar.. I HIGHLY recommend you call this office.

morgan archer

12:15 09 Feb 23

This represented me great.

Rogers Dee

14:48 06 Feb 23

They did a good job representing me in court. Thanks so much.

Mark McAuliffe

14:40 06 Feb 23

Mr. Wells was an exceptional advocate for our matter. The results were the best that they could have been. We are greatly appreciative of the efforts that his team undertook to handle our legal matter.