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James E. Short, PLC
- Outcome
- Advice
- Trust
“His team was friendly and efficient offering clarification when needed which was appreciated.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chesapeake, VA
24 firms listed · 9 in Chesapeake · 5 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Shannon & Associates
- Outcome
- Custody
- Judge
“I spoke to several other firms before engaging anyone and you could tell that they really weren't from the that specific area and didn't really know the process.”
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Parks Zeigler
- Custody
- Divorce
- Trust
“She went above and beyond her job when she took the time to not just take care of the details of my case, but also helped me build the confidence I needed to get through this extremely difficult time in my life and face my abuser in court.”
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Slaven Law Group
- Court
- Matter
- Job
“Wonderful law group, very kind and compassionate helping with our eviction process, always on call to give advice, answers any and all questions and give sound directions/explanations, steadfast and proficient in all manners.”
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Archangel Law Group
- Sound
- Landlord
- Team
“We have used Steve Green to represent our company during a court case and he was nothing but professional and was extremely detail oriented and explained every step.”
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The Alliance Legal Group
- Law Firm
- Christian
- Life
“The Alliance Legal Group guided me step-by-step from gathering paperwork to answering all my “first timer questions “, from the secretary to the lawyer assistant.”
The 24 firms listed for Chesapeake, VA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chesapeake, VA
9 of the 24 firms we list are based in Chesapeake; the other 15 serve Chesapeake from Virginia Beach (15 mi), Norfolk (15 mi) and Portsmouth (12 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,577 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (79%). 5 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (6), criminal defense (5), dui/dwi (3), criminal law (2) and drug offenses (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Chesapeake shown on this page?
9 of the 24 firms are based in Chesapeake; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Aloupas Law
- Divorce
- Money
- Results
“Watching Attorney Aloupas argue my case, questioning the opponents, jotting down notes, and literally shutting them down during cross-examining, was a type of reassurance for me that "all would be well".”
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Hugh E Black III
- Questions
- Court
“He is a man that cares and knows how hard you worked for your money and he's going to work just as hard and harder to make sure you are informed no matter the question or concern.”
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Crawford Ellsworth Esq., PLC
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Slaughter & Lupton Law
- Questions
- Paralegal
- Pain
“I still had to do my part, by assisting in getting documents and attending any depositions, appointments necessary for my cases; however, this firm handled everything else necessary to ensure my personal injury cases were settled.”
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Legal Defense Center - Law Office
- Case
- Questions
- Not Guilty
“Was charged for going 86 in a 55 and it was going to be charged as a criminal case, but Kuligowski got the charge to be lowered to a standard speeding ticket!”
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The Collins Law Firm
- Ticket
- Knowledge
- Fee
“But she showed up for me and did amazing in representing me I would recommend this firm to anyone they treat you like family they don't try to scare you into giving them more money then you have and they help every step of the way!”
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Anthony Montagna, III
- Ticket
- Reduced
- Paralegal
“MONTAGNA, who from the start to finish of this adventure, calmed me down, kept me informed of all updates, had me perform a few tasks to be ready for court: a few hours of community service, car calibration, and a VA driving online improvement course...”
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Driving Defense Law
- Case
- Outcome
- Courtroom
“Madeline and her team did a great job leading me through the entire reckless driving process and was able to get my charges reduced to simple speeding.”
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Jrlaw, PLC
- Ticket
- Call
- Driving
“In the end I had to jump through a ton of hoops such as providing photos of myself, providing bank statements, providing receipts from within a 6 hour window of the incident, providing fingerprint cards, talking with the responding officers and their...”
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Dorsk Law Office, Plc
- Case
- Misdemeanor
- Trial
“Dorsk about your legal problem/s, you'll be leaving that office not only feeling confident about your case, but also feeling like 50 lbs was lifted off your shoulders- and you'll be leaving the office with a smile on your face, and feeling so much c...”
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The Decker Law Firm
- Ticket
- Courtroom
- Felt
“Since day 1 Kara has been a major help and communication has been great, but what really sold me is the tremendous help I received from Shayna and Ruby those two ladies were awesome… 10/10 I'll recommend this firm”
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Peter John Louie
- Reckless Driving
- Misdemeanor
- Calibration
“First of all I am giving 5 stars, and the reason why is because the communication with these people was excellent since the very beginning, I often feel my questions are not really answered when it comes to legal matters but this group of people have...”
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Westendorf & Khalaf
- Law Firm
- Reckless Driving
- Research
“The level of communication with him throughout the time my boyfriend was incarcerated was above and beyond what I expected, and the outcome of the case was a blessing also.”
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Attorney Anton Karpov
- Case
- Worry
- Misdemeanor
“Anton karpov Is a straight shooter he doesn't sugar coat it he tells it to you like you need to be told he is compassionate and understands his clients and what they might be going through it was a great experience having him as a lawyer”
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McCormack & McCormack
“Not only was an innocent man found Not Guilty, by the end of the trial the entire courtroom was convinced of it by the great closing argument you gave.”
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Curcione Law, PLC
“He worked relentlessly on two of my cases and was extremely responsive when it came to communicating and making sure I as the client was also aware of what was happening in my case and what our next steps would look like.”
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Von L. Piersall, III
- Questions
- Matter
“This lawyer is the best he help me a lot with my case before plus he dont lie about whats gonna happend to ur case i deal with lawyer before i find him number 1.”
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Fidelity Law Firm
- Ticket
- State
- Fee
“Great lawyer great service I would definitely recommend him if you get a ticket and you need someone who's going to have your back and get the best results call him thanks so much for saving my job”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Chesapeake, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1838
Maximum cost
$22050
National Average
$6738
Avg Per Hour Rates
$429
$4288
$7350
Average price range is based on 395 cost profiles
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