Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC - Chesterfield, VA
Traffic Lawyers in Chesterfield, VA
9842 Lori Road Suite 101 Chesterfield, VA 23832
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- 2 Attorney Ratings
Chesterfield Traffic Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Traffic
- Reckless Driving
- DUI
- Driving on a Suspended License
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trust
- Advanced Medical Directives
- Powers of Attorney
- Family Law
- Custody
- Divorce
Litigation: 90%
Firm Information
Overview
Central Virginia Criminal Defense and Estate Planning Law Firm
Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC - Chesterfield, Virginia
Virginia's criminal laws and its criminal justice system can be both confusing and unforgiving. In real terms, this means that any type of criminal charge, even the simplest traffic ticket, can have significant and severe consequences.
Our state's will and probate statutes are also complicated and rife with pitfalls. On a practical level, this means that a hastily considered estate plan or a poorly drafted will or trust document can also create disastrous outcomes.
For the experienced guidance and help you need to address either of these legal issues, as well as the personal attention and service you deserve, contact the lawyers at Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC.
Criminal Defense and Criminal Appeals
Our law firm represents adults and juveniles who have been charged with felony and misdemeanor-level criminal offenses in Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Caroline County and other parts of central Virginia. We handle traffic violations and driving-related offenses as well, including DUI charges, speeding tickets, reckless driving citations and habitual traffic offender cases. As part of our traffic defense practice, we also represent clients in driver's license suspension hearings, license restoration hearings and other administrative proceedings.
Our criminal law practice is managed by former prosecutor and public defender Erin L. T. Ranney. Erin's background has given her an in-depth understanding of the legal issues, processes and procedures involved in criminal and traffic cases, as well as invaluable insights on how to better prepare your defense for any type of charge. Lastly, Erin has a natural ability when it comes to establishing a good rapport with juveniles and takes great pride in protecting the rights and futures of her young clients.
Estate Planning
We provide a full range of personalized, high quality estate planning services for people in central Virginia, including wills, trusts, advance medical directives and durable powers of attorney.
Our estate planning practice is managed by attorney Paul T. Ranney. Paul's background in business, combined with his legal training and experience in the areas of personal income tax and estate law, gives him the ability to explain various legal issues and options in clear, understandable terms as he guides his clients through the processes needed to create effective estate planning documents. Paul is highly professional and always accessible to his clients. He is also flexible, accommodating his clients' busy schedules in working on their cases and making himself available for evening and weekend appointments.
Contact Our Law Firm for a Free Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation at our Chesterfield, Virginia, law office, located near the Chester branch of the County library, contact us online or reach us at either 804-212-5252, or 888-580-6819 toll free. Evening, weekend and jail consultations are available upon request. For our clients' convenience, we also accept major credit cards.
Representative Clients
Adults
Out of State Residents
Juveniles
Published Works
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About Us
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Areas of Practice
Our areas of practice include all criminal defense matters including juvenile offices and estate planning. -
Chester Criminal Defense and Estate Planning Attorneys
Our firm provides legal representation in the areas of criminal defense, including juvenile offenses, and estate planning. -
Chester Juvenile Law Attorney
Erin is a former juvenile prosecutor. She now represents juveniles who are facing criminal charges. -
Chester Estate Planning Attorney
Paul prepares estate planning documents for clients including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives.
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2020Do not use this firm if you want honest and focused legal representation. Clearly unable to follow instructions and entirely fail to confront adverse witness while evidence was in her hand. Firm took on a client after me that was a conflict of interest while not advising me that Mrs. Rowedder was representing a client with opposing counsel in my case as Guardian ad litem in that case. I paid for subpoenas to be issued that were charged but actually not sent or received by recipient.
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Hired Law firm 2020-2022Excellent and prompt service. Quick response to any queries and great practical advice
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Hired Law firm 2021-2022DO NOT USE THEM. RUN! It would appear the lawyer they retained for family law (Mrs. Barclay) should not be in practice or be retired. You can see the burnout or lack of caring (she self admitted that she no longer cared about complaints while at the same time, receiving many of them). In essence, the only thing they may have excelled at are uncontested matters, maybe a criminal one. Apparently, they only have one lawyer to work on family cases. When I determined that I was the recipient of ineffective counsel or ethical wrong by Mrs. Barclay, I tried working with the attorney directly in the course of the proceedings, and then ultimately addressed these concerns of ineffective counsel to the law firm owner. I expected that there would be a concern given, but there was not. I was advised by the law firm owner (Mrs. Ranney) that she could not help, considering her and her husband's background in family law was limited. Given that I tried to rehabilitate our relationship with clear expectations, I was further denied service by Mrs. Ranney due to my complaints or concerns that were credible enough to be reported to the Virginia Bar. I sought return of my retainer at the least (realizing they must be paid for some effort even if it were unscrupulous) However, this was never answered. Counsel in this matter was critical, due to a wife who absconded with my children over a decade ago and denied custodial or visitation. The issues I faced are not limited to: 1) Last minute discovery and poor communication. Whether about admissibility, facts or case direction and intentions. 2) No use of subpoena duces tecum to corroborate findings. 3) Allowing unsupervised interrogatories by GAL or court appointed staff. 4) Failure to make disclosures of evidence or submit interrogatories. No evidence was reported by judge! 5) Failure to proceed on the wishes of client during trial, threatening to leave the case and ultimately causing a show cause to be vacated. 6) Threatening abandonment numerous times over minor disagreements. 7) Fails to immediately recognize and object to inadmissible evidence. 8) Allows opposition to run all over the case. Rolling over at any concern raised by GAL or opposing party. Hesitant to make any push for justice, or seek recompense. During retainment, it was pitched about the enjoyment of such cases, determination to follow through, and aggressive stance. This could be further from the truth. We were treated as another manila folder in the stack. The only thing we expected were emails detailing what "couldn't be accomplished", and lowering the bar on the "aggressive" representation promised from the outset. When contacting other law firms to represent in the appeal, it was clear they were "known" as having difficulties in family related cases, particularly Mrs. Barclay's counsel. You cannot win a case when all you do is waste time putting out the fires... VSB case been opened based on this representation.
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9842 Lori Road
Suite 101
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Fax: 804-201-9508
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Website: http://www.erinranneylaw.com
Hours: By Appointment
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