Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Roanoke Area

Tony Anderson defends individuals and corporate clients who find themselves entangled in the criminal justice system either because they are charged with a criminal offense in state or federal court or because they are the focus of a criminal investigation. For his clients, he has tried and won or successfully negotiated favorable outcomes in numerous and varied criminal cases- from complex white collar litigation, to death penalty trials, to serious felony and misdemeanor proceedings. He is included in the list of lawyers qualified to be appointed lead counsel in capital defense cases by the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. He also has qualified to be appointed lead counsel in a capital – death penalty case in federal court.. His experience has taken him to federal courtrooms in the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia, the Southern District of Florida, the Northern District of Ohio, and the Southern District of West Virginia. However, he is equally at home in the Circuit Courts and General District Courts of the Roanoke Valley and all of Virginia” In addition, he practices regularly before the Circuit Courts and General District Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.. Tony Anderson was chosen to be the Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. He was honored to be selected to become a member of the Committee on Virginia Jury Reform Task Force as well as a member of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference Work Group. He was invited to be a master of the bench in the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court.

Stuart Pearson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He is married to Audrey Pearson and has three daughters. When not handling legal matters for people, Stuart greatly enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached all three of his daughters in soccer and lacrosse and still coaches the youngest. Stuart also enjoys running in his spare time. He completed his one and only marathon in Richmond in 2012.

Sheila Moheb is criminal litigation attorney serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, A graduate from the University of Richmond (B A English/Sociology) and the University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.), she is admitted to practice before the Virginia and Georgia Bars and has served as a criminal defense attorney in ten different judicial circuits. During law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public interest, and she clerked for the Court of Appeals of Virginia. While working at the Court of Appeals, she developed a passion for criminal defense and litigation.. Sheila Moheb is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and American Inns of Court. She has provided legal counsel for criminal defendants in over twenty-five jurisdictions across the Commonwealth, and she has represented both In-state and out-of-state motorists charged with traffic offenses and criminal misdemeanors in Virginia.

Roanoke attorney Michelle Derrico has been practicing criminal law for over twenty years and her experience within the Roanoke area courts has only helped her deliver successful and outstanding results to her clients. Since moving to Virginia in 1992, Michelle has served the state - including spending six years as an assistant public defender and later a small private firm. She now serves the state in all areas of criminal defense including, DUI, theft cases, drug charges, and violent crimes at Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico.

Returned to Roanoke, Virginia from London, England. Her experience couples policy advocacy with the practical application of law.  An emphasis on core litigation.. Through well-rounded experience, she aims to make her client’s life easier and help them with the law’s complexity, as often, those new or untrained in the law can find the legal system overwhelming and confusing.. She possesses both complex commercial experiences with domestic, civil and criminal law knowledge.  In London, she worked for the Kurdish Human Rights Project, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Bank of England.. Handled complex business contracts and financial matter disputes. Landlord and tenant issues. E-commerce/e-contracts and online game advice. Attorney in a multi-million dollar contract dispute and negotiations. Trial consultant in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 case. Will/trust planning, creation, and litigation. Traffic:. Accidents, reckless driving, drunk driving (DUI/DWI), driving suspended (DUS), boating while intoxicated (BWI), speeding, red light running, failure to use turn signals, failure to yield, turning into the wrong lane, driving a car with a burned-out head light or tail light, improper reversal, overweight, no permit.. Criminal:. Misdemeanors- Larceny, assault and battery, trespassing, protective orders, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, stalking, carrying a concealed weapon, underage possession of alcohol, fake id, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Felony-arson, burglary, rape, conspiracy, drug trafficking, malicious wounding, abduction, and robbery. Other related topics include: Expungement and vehicle impound

Nathan Coulter joined Gilbert, Bird & Weston as an associate attorney in 2016, after graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law. Nathan received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary in 2012. Nathan is a born litigator whose practice currently focuses on family law, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and property distribution; however, he practices a broad range of general litigation. Nathan gained much experience in criminal litigation during three internships with various Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices.. As the son of a mechanic and a nurse, Nathan is no stranger to hard work and he understands the value of other people’s time and money. He prides himself on his efficiency and the ability to deliver timely results. Practicing primarily family law, Nathan fully appreciates how difficult the legal process can be on the client and the client’s family. Consequently, Nathan believes in the importance of keeping clients informed and involved, and in being a responsible steward of the resources clients trust him with.. Nathan is a Virginia native who was raised in Harrisonburg. In his free time, Nathan enjoys reading, playing guitar, and fixing all manner of broken things.

Members of Congress, federal judges, fellow attorneys, and thousands of clients have relied upon my work.  I have contributed to briefs for two cases before The Supreme Court of the United States.  Legal scholars have cited my work in the Texas Tech Law Review, The Royal Society Publishing, and the Connecticut Law Review.  I have tried hundreds cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and civil cases.  I have also pursued appeals at all levels of Virginia state courts.  I have taught several undergraduate legal courses in addition to practicing law.  Now in private practice and volunteering as General Counsel for a non-profit company, I continue to apply and develop my legal skills.

Jonathan has been a jury trial lawyer handling criminal, family law, traffic, and other cases for over half a century in State and Federal courts throughout Virginia.

I am a seasoned trial attorney who has been providing legal advice throughout Roanoke County, Roanoke City, the City of Salem, Franklin County, Bedford County, Botetourt County and courts throughout Southwest Virginia for more than a decade. But, I have been protecting citizen’s rights for even longer.. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps and earned the rank of Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. Then, I worked as a prosecutor in Roanoke City before finally becoming a criminal defense attorney in the greater Roanoke area, where I tried cases in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, General District Courts, and Circuit Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.. My unique background and training have provided me with invaluable insight and an uncommon ability to resolve serious legal problems for all of my clients. Since I have been both a police officer and prosecutor, I have courtroom credibility and trial experience that few can match. Having served on both sides of the courtroom and as a witness as a police officer, the only seat I have left to fill is that of Judge.. Since becoming a criminal defense attorney, I have represented countless clients accused of committing criminal offenses. I appear regularly in the United States federal courts in southwest Virginia and had a case granted certiorari by the United States Supreme Court. I currently serve on the Board of Governors for the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and as President of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. My approach to law, in general, is informed by my unique life experience and training. I am often able to use this to guide clients to achieve solutions to problems that seem irreconcilable at the outset of the case. As a former police officer, Sergeant and Internal Affairs Agent, I know how to investigate and find evidence to substantiate your claim and help create reasonable doubt in criminal cases.. During my nearly twelve years with the Metropolitan Police Department, I received numerous honors and awards, including being recognized and awarded as a “Top Cop” by the National Association of Police Organizations for my investigative work. I continue to apply my strong investigative skills and reasoning to my cases to find factual support for the client’s case.. Given all these accomplishments, I am most proud of my beautiful wife and three children. I enjoy spending time with them and going to their activities, as well as hunting, fishing, shooting firearms, camping, and most all outdoor activities.

I am a Roanoke criminal attorney, helping people with a variety of legal issues ranging from business formation to criminal and traffic defense. As an attorney with over twenty years of experience, I have gained the skills necessary to successfully defend my clients. I bring a compassionate energy towards each case I handle.

Harry Brown, Esq., LL.M., and formally a CPA 1988-2017, is a founding principle of Brown and Brown Attorneys and a seasoned trial lawyer. For twenty years Harry has maintained a general practice of law and has tried hundreds of cases appearing both in bench trials and in jury trials. He has argued cases at every level of the Virginia Court system from General District Court to the Virginia Supreme Court. His practice areas include criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, estate planning, tax, business law, bankruptcy & debt restructuring.  Harry has been invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates ForumTM, The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumTM, the Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM, and has recently been included in the Who’s Who, Top Attorneys of North America. Harry's unique experience has led to his retention in cases for clients in multiple states including cases in Virginia, West Virginia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida.

Frankl Miller Webb & Moyers, an AV rated firm, is committed to proactive and aggressive management of insurance defense, workmen's compensation, traffic and misdemeanor cases.For us, it’s about results. First, we provide our clients with well-reasoned analysis, then recommend successful strategies to get results, all while keeping litigation costs to a minimum. Our philosophy is to aggressively and promptly litigate matters to conclusion in a manner consistent with client expectations. We resolve litigation challenges using our creativity, experience, and the latest technology. Our five attorneys have over 120 years of combined experience in insurance defense litigation. To learn more about our firm’s areas of practice and individual attorneys, please go to our website .

Former prosecutor with over 35 years experience providing effective, zealous representation of persons charged with criminal and traffic matters within a two hour radius of Roanoke in both state and federal courts.  Have served on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for the past several years and have lectured on various criminal topics.  I have earned the respect of my collegues, prosecutors and judges through hard work and results.  I leave no stone unturned: if there is a defense I will find it.  I have great pride in and passion for the work that I do.  If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime or traffic offense in my territory give me a call.  Free consultation.

Eric Roland Spencer, Attorney at Law, has been practicing in Virginia for over 45 years. A Martindale-Hubbell BV rated attorney, he knows how to efficiently handle legal transactions in a cost-effective way. In court, Eric is a strong litigator with a commanding presence who will fight for your rights.. Before he opened his Roanoke law office, Eric was an attorney for the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in Washington D.C. Though he gained valuable experience through his work with the government, Eric wanted to do more with his legal degree. He wanted the opportunity to help directly improve the lives of others.. Working with Eric means you have more than a seasoned attorney on your side. Every aspect of your legal matter is thoroughly examined. Your case will never be lost in the bureaucratic shuffle of a larger law firm.

Charlie Nave is admitted to the Bars of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts of Virginia and the District of Columbia, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for the District of Columbia, and the Supreme Court of the United States.He has been assisting charities and fundraisers with the regulatory aspects of charitable solicitations since 1997. He has served as regulatory counsel to the Direct Marketing Association – Nonprofit Federation and currently serves as litigation counsel to American Charities for Reasonable Fundraising Regulation. He regularly speaks at conferences on topics of interest to nonprofits and fundraisers. Over the years, he has been integrally involved in numerous cases of particular interest to the nonprofit community, including: American Charities v. Pinellas County (a/k/a “Pinellas I”); Aid Association for Lutherans v. United States Postal Service; and Madigan v. Telemarketing Associates.

Benjamin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty University, graduating summa cum laude.. He received his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of law, where he graduated summa cum laude, at the top of his class.. Benjamin previously served as a police officer with the City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and as a Deputy with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office. There he served in a variety of roles, including Uniformed Patrol, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, General Law Enforcement Instructor, and Specialized Subject Control and Arrest Techniques Instructor.

Attorney Hunter Naff provides diligent representation for people charged with criminal and traffic offenses. He also handles some domestic and civil litigation matters for Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico.

At Lichtenstein Law Group PLC, we have built our practice on crafting persuasive lawsuits and seeing cases through to a jury verdict. We know that a lot of cases can be resolved with an out-of-court settlement, but we believe in fighting for what’s fair, even if fair is not simple.We have concentrated on serious injury and criminal cases since 1992. Every client that comes through our door is treated as an individual. From the moment we take your case, we begin preparing for trial, keeping your needs as our top priority. We define our success by your satisfaction.While founder John E. Lichtenstein has over 28 years of legal experience, he has hand-picked a team of skilled trial lawyers and legal professionals to create a legal staff with nearly 100 years of combined experience. We all relish the challenge of a complicated case and are ready to stand by you.If you are coping with a complicated legal matter, don’t wait to start building your case. We are ready to discuss your options. Among our practice areas are serious personal injury claims and car accident cases.

Allen's ministry background brings an unique approach to the law.  He finds satisfaction in his practice of law because it allows him to powerfully and pasionately bring help in many different ways.  In immigration he is a staunch advocate and an experienced guide in helping immigrants and non-immigrants achieve their dreams.  In criminal law he is a determined defender of his clients' rights and he fights to achieve the best possible results to their cases.  His life experience as well as his understanding of the law provide practical advice and effective representation in civil matters, whether will and estate planning or landlord / tenant issues.

After over twelve years of criminal prosecution, I have decided to dedicate my career to defending the rights of individual citizens. For years I sat back and wondered why so many defense attorneys failed their clients. Why didn’t they challenge a stop? Why didn’t they challenge a search? Why didn’t they ask for a plea deal? I now know that it’s because they do not know what prosecutors know or how they think.  I do.. I have the courage to fight, the experience to negotiate, and the wisdom to know which option to recommend.. Call or email me for a free consultation.

Actually, it’s not about me.  It is about you.  We know that, at the end of the day, your success is the only meaningful measure of our success.  The Steidle Law Firm is a civil and criminal litigation firm, with a strong emphasis on criminal, divorce, and driving infractions since 2003. In 2013, the firm expanded with the addition of another attorney in order to serve more people in Roanoke.  As one of the only law firms in Roanoke to offer FREE consultations, the Steidle Law Firm plans to continue expansion in the coming years in order to better serve the Roanoke Valley and beyond.

A former prosecutor, Ray Ferris is a trial attorney experienced in both the civil and criminal courts and is listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and has been listed on the "Super Lawyers" list for 10 years running. His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury plaintiff’s litigation, wrongful death, criminal and traffic defense.. Practice Style. Named one of the Legal Elite among Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by the Virginia Business Journal, Mr. Ferris balances aggressive advocacy and common sense tempered by civility. He takes pride in maintaining a relationship based on trust with his clients and zealously protects their interests.