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Amherst Criminal Defense Law Firm
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'Hometown' Representation In Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation And Other Important Matters That Affect You
Shrader & Goad in Amherst, Virginia, is an established law firm serving all of central Virginia. Founded in 1982, we provide legal representation to clients in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters. As a "hometown" law firm, we understand the legal issues our clients face and provide the means to resolve those issues...
'Hometown' Representation In Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation And Other Important Matters That Affect You
Shrader & Goad in Amherst, Virginia, is an established law firm serving all of central Virginia. Founded in 1982, we provide legal representation to clients in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters. As a "hometown" law firm, we understand the legal issues our clients face and provide the means to resolve those issues...
'Hometown' Representation In Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation And Other Important Matters That Affect You
Shrader & Goad in Amherst, Virginia, is an established law firm serving all of central Virginia. Founded in 1982, we provide legal representation to clients in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters. As a "hometown" law firm, we understand the legal issues our clients face and provide the means to resolve those issues.
Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined legal experience and are seasoned trial litigators. They, and their dedicated support staff, are devoted to providing high-quality legal services in a friendly atmosphere and at affordable rates.
Areas in which we provide legal services include, but are not limited to:
- Criminal defense related to drug crimes, DWI, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
- Traffic violations of all kinds, including speeding tickets for out-of-state motorists
- Business and commercial litigation and advisement
- Real estate transactions
- Family law matters, including divorce and separation
- Personal injury accidents, including car accidents and workplace accidents
- Estate planning and elder law
- Local governmental representation, including collection of delinquent real estate taxes.
Our Hallmarks: Straight Talk And Solid Representation
At Shrader & Goad, we are honest with our clients. We do not sugarcoat our assessments of their legal circumstances, nor do we exaggerate the hazards. We take pride in providing our clients with accurate, comprehensive information about their situations and options so they can make the decisions that are right for them.
Once you have decided on a course of legal action, we will work hard to reach the goals you define. Generations of clients have benefited from this unyielding aspect of our customer focus.
Shrader & Goad offers a free initial consultation to each prospective client. Our fees are reasonable and the majority of our services are on a flat-fee basis. We do this so you can retain our effective and seasoned legal counsel while controlling your costs.
For more information, contact our Amherst lawyers online or by calling 434-509-0226, 888-497-1184 toll free. We welcome inquiries from out-of-state clients and other attorneys seeking assistance for legal proceedings in central Virginia.
About Shrader & Goad
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Traffic Violations
- Family Law
- Personal Injury & Workplace Injury
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Estate Planning & Elder Law
- Estate Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Civil Litigation & Chancery Court
- Construction Law
- Lemon Law
- Immigration Law
- Local Government Law
Representative Clients
- County of Amherst, VA
- County of Nelson, VA
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Office Information
Address
Post Office Box 428 Amherst, VA 24521
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday
Fax
- 434-946-0107
Websites
Other Offices
Shrader & Goad (Main Office) 330 South Main Street Amherst, VA 24521 434-509-0226
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