Criminal Law

Being accused of a crime is not a position you wanted to find yourself in.  You need to take action immediately to start building a solid criminal defense. Without the help of a skilled attorney, you risk serious consequences – including fines, loss of rights and potential jail time depending on the crime.

O’Brien Law Firm

As Hampton Roads Virginia criminal law attorneys, we can be your advocates in and out of the courtroom. Our firm believes that everyone is entitled to a skilled defense, and we will put our considerable experience to work for you and your case. While it is impossible to say what will or will not happen in a criminal case, our help could be the difference you need.

We represent clients that are charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. With over 20 years of legal experience, we know how stressful going through a criminal defense case can be on our clients and their families. This is why we try to keep our clients informed of everything that is going on in their case, both through regular communication and by providing copies of all pertinent materials that they might need.

Aiming For Results

Our firm aims to get you the best results possible from your case.  Whether that best result is an acquittal (not guilty), no jail time, a favorable plea, or getting charges dropped – we are here to work on making that happen.  When you meet with us, we pride ourselves on being upfront and honest, striving to give you an accurate picture of what we think we can accomplish on your case after talking to you about the facts and reviewing the evidence. We are realistic in what we think is possible, but we also know that surprising things can be accomplished with enough hard work and dedication.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you should contact us as soon as possible. We will get to work immediately on your case, providing you the criminal defense you need.