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Michael W. Lee is a 1988 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He obtained his law degree in 1996 from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the College of William & Mary. Prior to attending law school, he served as a police officer in Colonial Heights and worked for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He has been an attorney for almost 20 years and is admitted to practice law in both Virginia and Colorado. He previously served as the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Colonial Heights, is a past president of the Colonial Heights Bar Association, and holds membership in both the Hopewell and Petersburg Bar Associations. During his tenure as Commonwealth’s Attorney he also served as the Interim City Attorney for Colonial Heights and was elected by his peers to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Association. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the Crater Criminal Justice Academy where he teaches criminal and constitutional law. He is admitted to practice in all Virginia Courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Davies is the founder of the law firm of Jordan B. Davies, PLLC, located in downtown Lynchburg. His practice focuses in the areas of criminal defense, family law, civil litigation and creditors’ rights. He is licensed to practice in Virginia and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for both the Western and Eastern Districts of Virginia. Davies is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Lynchburg Bar Association.

I have been practicing law in Virginia since 2012.  I have tried cases ranging from reckless driving to felony murder.  My advanced training includes crimes involving sexual assault, drug and narcotic distributions, firearm offenses, serious traffic offenses, property crimes, white collar crimes (larceny, embezzlement, et cetera).  I have handled nearly all species of criminal cases under Virignia law.. In addition to criminal law, I represent clients in petitions to restore their right to bear arms after losing their rights due to a felony conviction.. I am a litigation attorney who fights for the best outcome for my clients.

Experienced attorney that’s developed a practice that’s involved a wealth of court appearances and numerous jury trials. Developed a proven ability to adapt and respond on my feet during litigation. I’ve had the opportunity to practice in the General District, Circuit and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts of Virginia. Having confidence in building new relationships in the greater Lynchburg community and the creative individualism to make successful and meaningful legal arguments and navigate the mire of civil and criminal procedure, has led to a valuable and significant contribution to the safety of the Commonwealth of Virginia and to the advantage of those I've represented over the years.

After 17 years of prosecution, on July 1, 2017 I opened my own law practice - Chuck Felmlee Law, P.C.  We focus exclusively on criminal defense.  There is no one better to have on your side in the courtroom than a 17-year former prosecutor that knows how to build a case and how to defend a case.

Chatocwa McWhorter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marymount College of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While at Fordham, she received the Psychology Department Medal for attaining the highest grade point average in the department and another medal for having one of the top grade point averages in the Legal and Policy Studies Department. Chatocwa is a member of four academic honor societies including Alpha Sigma Nu and Delta Epsilon Sigma. Chatocwa went on to receive her juris doctorate from Liberty University School of Law. After graduation, Chatocwa gained considerable knowledge as an Assistant Public Defender for the Newport News Public Defender’s Office and as an Associate Attorney for Patel and Dalrymple, PLLC. Chatocwa has handled thousands of legal matters and will put her experience to work for you.

Carlos A. Hutcherson is the one to call when you need someone to fight for your interests.

When charged with a crime or in the middle of a family law dispute, you need to find an experienced attorney whom you can trust. A good lawyer can tell you that any kind of legal matter, big or small, can have a massive impact on your future.. Gordon Peters was born and raised in Lynchburg, and graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1983. The Peters firm is a family business founded in 1982 by E. Gordon Peters, Sr. We have been helping the people of Virginia ever since. We give back to our community by offering attentive, thorough, and knowledgeable legal guidance to those who need it.

Matthew Stewart didn't grow up wanting to be a lawyer. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech, he worked as a land developer and a highway contractor before he learned he could do more good by helping those without a voice fight for justice.. He discovered that he could help his future clients as a litigator, or trial attorney, while he was still a law student. He earned awards from organizations both in and out of law school while developing his skills as a trial lawyer.. In 2013, he opened his own law firm, which has grown steadily each year as more satisfied clients get the word out that an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney is available and open for business in central Virginia.. It took just a few short years in business for Mr. Stewart to begin earning victories for clients in all types of cases. He has represented clients from all over the United States in matters ranging from criminal to personal injury to custody matters. He has successfully defended rape, robbery, and murder, and argued and won in the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Matt Ballard of Ballard Law Firm was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia.  He graduated from Kecoughtan High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech before earning his Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary School of Law.  After an internship at the National Labor Relations Board, Division of Judges, in Washington, DC, employment at the Law Firm of Jenkins & Rhea in Charlottesville, and six years of service as a prosecutor at the Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney office, he joined the Smith Law Firm, where he practiced from 2010 to 2023.  Licensed in all Virginia courts, as well as the Eastern and Western United States District Courts, Matt represents clients throughout the Commonwealth and focuses his practice on criminal defense, traffic defense, and accident cases.

For over 25 years since 1993, John has held his legal focus in the field of criminal and traffic defense. As an attorney, Mr. O'Neill Castro has handled thousands of cases, having tried hundreds to verdict in both State and Federal Courts.. John F. O'Neill Castro is the attorney you need to represent you. To get the case focus you deserve, it makes sense to hire a solo practitioner. As a bi-lingual practice, you won't have to worry about your needs being misunderstood.

I am a criminal defense attorney that believes there is always an argument to be made. Myself and my firm are constantly seeking new, innovative arguments based on the bedrock of years of experience before the court.  Once the issues in the case are determined, a team of professionals will look at the issues to find all possible arguments and tactics.

Kristin devotes her practice entirely to litigation, and has extensive experience in both criminal and civil court. She is trained as a mediator, qualified as a Guardian ad Litem for children, and speaks fluent Russian (as well as some Czech, Ukrainian, and Spanish). Kristin graduated with a degree in philosophy from the prestigious University of Chicago, studied Eurasian Affairs at the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law. During law school, she had the distinction of being selected for a judicial placement with the Honorable Judge Melvin Hughes in Richmond Circuit Court and of earning a staff position on the Richmond Law Review. Kristin's interests include studying the psychology of addiction and advocating for the welfare of children and animals. She is known as an effective, passionate, and zealous advocate for her clients.

Sarah Raymond graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in 1999. She developed an interest in the law while she worked as a laboratory technician with Water & Waste Services in Genesee County, Michigan. Her work with DEQ and EPA regulations helped her to graduate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a concentration in Administrative Law in 2005. After Sarah relocated to Virginia, she began her legal career in 2007 as an Assistant Public Defender in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Over the years, Sarah has represented clients charged with everything from murder to littering. She is an experienced advocate protecting a client’s due process rights at all stages, whether it be at jury trial, suppression motion, plea negotiation, or appeal. Some of her appeals have even created case law. See Hunter v. Commonwealth, 6 Va. App. 50, 690 S.E.2d 792 (2010) and Moter v. Commonwealth, 61 Va. App. 471, 737 S.E.2d 538 (2013).. After 8 years of serving only the indigent that were charged with crimes, Sarah decided to move forward with her legal career in 2015 and open a general practice firm focusing on criminal defense and family law.