Virginia Beach Criminal Attorneys
Criminal, DUI & Traffic Defense Attorneys in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads
Serving Residents, Vacationers & Military Personnel
I am criminal defense attorney James Garrett. I represent individuals arrested in Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area. For almost a decade, I have successfully helped hundreds of individuals who went through the exact same thing you are facing now. I would like to do the same for you. Call me and tell me about your case. (757) 422-4646. Calls are answered 24/7/365. There is no charge for the call. There is no pressure. There is no hype. If you want me to help….I will.
Do you live in the area and either you or family member have been arrested?
Are you a member of the military, or have a family member who is, and are dealing with an arrest for a criminal charge?
Or perhaps you or a family member were vacationing from out of town and, for whatever reason, ended-up being arrested and charged with a crime.

You won’t have time to figure out what you want to do…. when it’s time to stand in front of a judge. We can help!
How We Handle It
Our Virginia Beach criminal attorneys provide unparalleled legal representation for clients facing felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, as well as traffic issues, both simple traffic infractions or criminal traffic offenses. We have appeared in and have extensive experience in all of the local state courts in the Hampton Roads area, as well as the Norfolk and Newport News federal courts. Garrett Law Group, PLC has a reputation for providing quality representation and legal advice to all of our clients and getting results that are just and proper. (See our results)

Every criminal case is unique to each criminal defendant. Our Virginia Beach criminal lawyers tailor each defense to the needs of each individual client. The skill and knowledge of our criminal defense lawyers will help you obtain the best result possible, whether that be by negotiating an acceptable plea or preparing for a jury trial. The Virginia Beach criminal attorney you select for your representation will affect the results of your case. Do not jeopardize your case by settling on just any criminal defense attorney. The choice you make could be one of the most important ones you make in your life.
The criminal defense lawyers of Garrett Law Group, PLC are aggressive in defending clients in order to get the best possible outcome. We provide high quality legal representation to each and every one of our clients. Our criminal defense team includes experienced attorneys, paralegals and investigators. Whether your case requires an in depth investigation of a crime scene, interviews and debriefing of defense witnesses, or a complete research and development of a technical legal defense, you can be sure our law firm will provide comprehensive legal representation necessary to defend your case. (757) 422-4646.
During Your Worst Times, We’re at Our Best
When you need a criminal lawyer in Virginia Beach, you can rely on our law firm to meet your needs. The Virginia Beach criminal attorneys at Garrett Law Group, PLC offer straight talk and give you our best legal advice when you need it most.
Our criminal defense attorneys are available to represent clients in all criminal and traffic case, including the following types of cases:
- Murder and manslaughter
- Abduction, including parental kidnapping
- Alcohol charges: underage possession of alcohol, drunk in public
- Larceny, theft, shoplifting, concealment
- White collar crimes: embezzlement, fraud, credit card crimes, identity theft, obtaining money by false pretense
- Assault charges: malicious wounding, simple assault and battery, felony assault on law enforcement, domestic assault
- Burglary, breaking and entering, trespassing
- Drug trafficking, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance
- Robbery and gun possession charges
- Sexual battery, Rape
- Child abuse, child neglect, indecent liberties with a minor
In addition to representing clients who face misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, our attorneys are readily available to meet with clients who have been recently charged and arrested, in order to schedule an immediate bond hearing. For clients who are on probation and have received a probation violation charge, we will represent you in an attempt to prevent you from have your suspended sentence revoked and you going to jail. Also, our criminal lawyers are skilled in criminal appeal cases having represented clients at both the Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.
In addition to felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, our defense lawyers handle a variety of traffic offenses, including simple speeding and other minor traffic tickets, as well as criminal traffic matters of reckless driving, suspended license charges, hit and run, and DUI. Our attorneys handle matters for residents of Virginia as well as represent those who live out of state and received a traffic ticket in Virginia Beach. Contact us now at (757) 422-4646 or online to schedule a free consultation with a caring, determined criminal defense attorney in Virginia Beach who will prioritize your case and your future.



