Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. - Charlottesville, VA
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charlottesville, VA
307 West Rio Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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37
Years
Experience
Charlottesville Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI & Traffic Violations
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
- Family Law
- Estate Planning
- Bankruptcy
- Civil Litigation
- Real Estate Settlements & Property Disputes
- Business Law
Firm Information
Overview
For more than three decades, Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. has stood as Central Virginia’s steadfast champion when a person’s liberty, reputation or future is at stake. From our main office in Charlottesville and our convenient branches in Palmyra, Harrisonburg and Staunton, we concentrate on what matters most – protecting people and families from the life-altering consequences of criminal and traffic charges.
What makes our firm different starts with listening. We take time to learn the whole story – every detail, fear and goal – so we can build a defense strategy tailored to your situation. You’ll get straight answers, prompt communication and clear guidance at every step, not legalese or false promises.
If you’re facing criminal allegations, the single best move at the outset is to stop talking about the case. Contact an experienced attorney immediately. Our lawyers bring deep, practical experience to every charge – from DUIs and traffic offenses to juvenile matters and the most serious felony allegations. Sex offenses demand seasoned counsel.
Sentences in Virginia can be extremely severe and hinge on the nature of the alleged offense and victim-related facts. If you’ve been accused under Title IX at the University of Virginia or face criminal sex-charge investigations, you need attorneys with the knowledge and courage to challenge the facts, protect your rights and pursue every available defense. DUI cases carry heavy consequences: license suspension, large fines and even jail.
Our team knows how to scrutinize the stop, the testing procedures, and the evidence to seek reductions or dismissals where the law and facts allow. When the law touches someone under 18, proceedings usually begin in Juvenile & Domestic Relations (JDR) District Court – a system that demands specialized experience. We help parents and young people navigate that process with care, protecting futures and pursuing solutions beyond punishment when possible.
Traffic tickets aren’t always simple. Deciding whether to contest a citation or pay the fine involves weighing insurance, points and long-term consequences. We’ll explain the trade-offs and recommend the option that best protects your interests.
Protective orders and related civil petitions can reshape your life overnight. Even when the case looks civil in form, criminal consequences can follow. If you’ve been served, call us right away – timing and strategy matter. Criminal records cast long shadows, even when no conviction stands. We represent clients who were investigated but never convicted, as well as those seeking to limit the fallout of past charges.
Our aim is to help you move forward with as few barriers as possible. The opposition wants to win. We want you to. Call Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. for a free initial consultation. Let our experienced criminal defense team listen to your story, craft a tailored defense and fight to protect your future – together.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Butler, Laura Blair On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2014 Daily Progress, January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
- Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, C-Ville, January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
- Voted Charlottesville's "No. 1 Family Lawyer," Albemarle Family, January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Published Works
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Real Estate
Whether you are purchasing or selling commercial or residential real estate through a real estate agent or on your own, Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Charlottesville real estate lawyers will enact proper safeguards to protect your investment. -
Criminal Defense
Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. understands the emotional turmoil that surrounds an arrest. We make it our mission to reduce the stress as much as possible. -
Family Law
Divorce can be a long and difficult process - one fraught with fear about the effect it will have on your children, your finances and your future. -
Workers' Compensation
Lynn Bradley at Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. helps Virginia employees injured in the workplace apply for and receive workers compensation benefits so that they can pay their bills and take care of their families. -
Auto Accidents
People who have suffered injuries through no fault of their own shouldn't wait until they hear from the at-fault driver's car insurance company. Contact us today to make sure you have the best chance of doing everything right for your case.
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.
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Consulted Law firm 2021This review is against Leila Higgins-Fleishman in regards to Tucker Griffin Barnes, PC as a whole. The firm should be ensuring that new attorneys are not acting in an unethical manner. Leila is attempting to bully witnesses through discovery who have alerted her that they have no relevant discovery and hold them in contempt of court for not producing documents that they do not have. Leila has only been practicing family law since 2017 and attempts to bully her way through the legal process. If Leila believes that a witness has relevant discovery, she should know that phone records are only produced from a phone company. Seems she is too green to know this and therefore attempts to bully her way through the process. Firm should be investigated as a whole.
Attorneys
Staff
- Heather Horn
- Ginger Mellott
- Diane Dalton
- Katie Czarski
- Kaitlyn Gallaway
- Kim Richardson
- Heather Martin
- James Stoffelen
- Sarah Worsham
- Scott Burwell
- Rachael Roy
- Tee Tucker
- Devon Seago
- Magnus Wease
- Kim Hotz
- Felicia Johnson
- Tori Poirier
- Cadie Reed
- Christina Burkard, Office Administrator, 434-951-0851
- Mike Griffin, Business Manager, 434-973-7474
- Maria Orta-Terry, Call Center Supervisor, 434-951-0883
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Lynn A. Bradley
Partner
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Andre A. Hakes
Partner
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Laura Blair Butler
Partner
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Yvonne T. Griffin
Partner
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Mary Ann Barnes
Partner
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William D Tucker III
Partner
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Kelly Gurley Roberts
Partner
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Matthew B. Westmoreland
Associate
Staff
- Heather Horn
- Ginger Mellott
- Diane Dalton
- Katie Czarski
- Kaitlyn Gallaway
- Kim Richardson
- Heather Martin
- James Stoffelen
- Sarah Worsham
- Scott Burwell
- Rachael Roy
- Tee Tucker
- Devon Seago
- Magnus Wease
- Kim Hotz
- Felicia Johnson
- Tori Poirier
- Cadie Reed
- Christina Burkard, Office Administrator, 434-951-0851
- Mike Griffin, Business Manager, 434-973-7474
- Maria Orta-Terry, Call Center Supervisor, 434-951-0883
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Contact
307 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-326-0542
Fax: 434-973-3227
Email: Send a message
Hours: 9-5, Monday thru Friday; Weekend, Home and Hospital appointments available for injured clients.
Additional Virginia Locations
Palmyra, VA (14.8 miles)
265 Turkeysag Trail
Suite 111 Lake Monticello Jefferson Centre
Palmyra, VA 22963
Phone: 434-326-0542
Fax: 434-973-3227
Email: Send a message
Websites:
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Harrisonburg, VA (31 miles)
590 Neff Ave
Suite 2000
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 434-326-0542
Fax: 434-973-3227
Email: Send a message
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Staunton, VA (32.1 miles)
9 South Augusta Street
Suite A
Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 434-326-0542
Fax: 434-973-3227
Email: Send a message
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