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W. Edward Riley IV

W. Edward Riley IV

RILEY & WELLS - Attorneys-At-Law
  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI ...
  • Virginia
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W. Edward Riley, IV is a trial lawyer. He is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Virginia, and has argued before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Riley has dedicated his entire career to successfully practicing criminal and traffic defense.

Mr. Riley has tried over 250 jury trials in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth, holds the highest national legal rating with Martindale Hubbell, and has been recognized by his peers as one of the Legal Elite as published by Virginia Business Magazine, and has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers. He has appeared on WTVR CBS News Channel 6 and in the Richmond Times- Dispatch, as well as other media outlets, as a criminal law commentator for high profile criminal cases, and has lectured on criminal law, DUI law, and traffic law to other lawyers and judges over the last decade.

Mr. Riley's involvement within the legal community is extensive. Currently, he serves on the Virginia Trial Lawyer Association's (VTLA) Board of Governors, is past chair of the Criminal Law Section, has been Co-Chairman of its publication committee, and is a Member of both their CLE and Amicus committees. Mr. Riley was Chairman of the Virginia Fair Trial Project, a Member of the Virginia State Bar's specially created Indigent Defense Task Force, and a Member of the Supreme Court of Virginia Chief Justice Leroy Hassell's Indigent Defense Training Initiative. He also serves on the Steering Committee for the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference and was legislative liaison between the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Formerly, Mr. Riley served on the VACDL's Board of Directors, and served on the VTLA's Legislative Committee, Litigation Support Committee, Death Penalty Committee, and Young Lawyers Leadership Committee.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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4th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
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Professional Experience
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Education
University of Virginia
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University of Richmond School of Law
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Awards
Virginia Super Lawyers 2014
Thomson Reuters
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Virginia Super Lawyer 2013
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Virginia Super Lawyer 2012
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Virginia Super Lawyer 2011
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Virginia Super Lawyer 2010
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Virginia Super Lawyer 2010
Thomson Reuters
Legal Elite 2008
Virginia Business Magazine
Legal Elite 2003
Virginia Business Magazine
Websites & Blogs
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Virginia Trial Attorneys
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Mecklenburg County VA Reckless Driving Speeding Traffic Defense
Contact & Map
Riley & Wells
1518 WILLOW LAWN DR.,
Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23230
Telephone: (804) 673-7111
Fax: (804) 673-7115
7515 Library Drive
Hanover, VA 23069
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
35 East Tabb Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
111 Ennis Street
Bowling Green, VA 22427