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Richmond Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
A native of West Virginia, David Whaley earned his law degree from the University of Richmond. He founded the law firm of David Whaley LLC in Richmond in 1979, now Whaley Paules, LLC. David focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.
In addition to his legal practice, David has lectured at Virginia CLE, providing insight to other attorneys on the topic of defending drug cases.
About David Whaley
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1979
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Richmond Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
- Richmond Criminal Bar Association (Former Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- American Inn of Court
- NORML (Legal Committee)
Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
J.D.
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About David Whaley
Included on the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Named to Super Lawyers, 2009, 2011 - 2023
- Best Law Firm, Ranked Tier 1 Criminal Defense: General Practice, by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, 2021
- Named Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense: General Practice, by Best Lawyers®, 2021
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Work in Criminal Defense: General Practice
- AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Office Information
Address
100 West Franklin StreetSuite 301 Richmond, VA 23220
Phone
Fax
- 804-648-5514
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Publication
Representative Cases
- United States vs. Fulcher, 250 F. 3rd 244 ,(United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit )
- United States vs. Fulcher, 188 F. Supp. 2nd 627 ,(United States District Court, Western District of Virginia )
- Colonial First Properties vs. Henrico County VA, 166 F. Supp. 2nd 1071 ,(United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia )
- Commonwealth v. Taylor, 256 Va.514
- Harris v. Commonwealth, 241 Va. 146
- Coe v. Commonwealth, 231 Va. 83
- Wright v. Commonwealth, 224 Va. 502
- Stover v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 618
- Kromer v. Commonwealth, 45Va.App.812
- Boyd v. County of Henrico, 42 Va. App. 495
- Boyd v. County of Henrico, 41 Va. App. 1
- Raja v. Commonwealth, 40 Va. App. 710
- Yancey v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 510
- Lewis v. Commonwealth, 26 Va. App. 113
- Clifton v. Commonwealth, 22 Va. App. 178
- Richmond v. Commonwealth, 22 Va. App 257
- Deer v. Commonwealth, 17 Va. App. 730
- Timmons v. Commonwealth, 15 Va. App. 196
- Bolda v. Commonwealth 15, Va. App. 315
- Darnell v. Commonwealth, 12 V Va. App. a. App. 948
- Boblett v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 640
- Harris v. Commonwealth 9, Va. App. 355
- Bosworth v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 567
- Wynn v. Commonwealth, 5 Va. App. 283
- Dickerson v. Commonwealth, 2 Va. App. 473
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