CRIMINAL LAW

The Criminal Law Group of Jones, Blechman, Woltz and Kelly, P.C. has been representing persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses for over 70 years. Our lawyers represent litigants in federal and state courts, defend traffic offenses such as speeding and driving on a suspended license, DUI/DWI and serious felony matters such as possession of narcotics, rape and murder. Our lawyers include former Virginia Assistant Commonwealth 's Attorneys and Federal prosecutors.

Federal Criminal Defense

Federal criminal law and procedure is very different than Virginia criminal procedure and law. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is the most efficient and unforgiving Federal Court in the United States . It has a deserved reputation for aggressively proceeding on criminal cases once filed. The Court is not patient with lawyers, and their clients, who are not familiar with federal law and procedure. As experienced litigators in Federal Court, the attorneys of the Criminal Law Group are able to zealously defend their client's interests and meet the heavy demands of the Federal Court system. As a criminal defense practice group within a large law firm, we have the resources available to defend your case that would not be practical at a solo practice or small law firm. Our staff is thoroughly familiar with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. We will ensure that the United States Attorney assigned to your case follows the rules of discovery and turns over information that may be helpful to your case. We will prepare your case using all of our knowledge to aggressively litigate your case and protect your interests.

Virginia Criminal offenses

Murder/ rape/ Drug crimes/ Domestic Assault/ D.U.I. / Reckless Driving

Our staff is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of criminal law in the Commonwealth of Virginia . Our attorneys include a former Virginia prosecutor. He is thoroughly familiar with the resources, objectives, motivations and tactics of the attorney for the Commonwealth who will be prosecuting your case. We will use all of our trial experience, courtroom experience and knowledge of the criminal process to aggressively and effectively defend your case.

Virginia Traffic Offenses

DUI/ Reckless Driving/ Driving Without a License

Representing a person accused of a violation of Virginia 's traffic laws involves an analysis of a highly technical area of the law. The defense of a DUI or Reckless Driving case requires knowledge of the technical aspects of the law. Our lawyers are experienced in handling Virginia traffic cases and will aggressively defend your interests.

Criminal Law

Matthew D. Meadows
Nicholas R. Hobbs

 

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The lawyers of Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly serve the entire Hampton Roads, Virginia area throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Poquoson, James City County, Isle of Wight,
Gloucester, Smithfield, the Eastern Shore and Yorktown.