Andrew C. Graves - Harrisonburg, VA
Attorney at Andrew Graves PLLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Harrisonburg, VA
510 East Market Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Harrisonburg Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 08/25/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI & Driving Offenses
- College Student Defense
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
The third generation in his family to practice law in Harrisonburg and the greater Shenandoah Valley, Andrew understands local courts and Virginia law with rare depth. His grandfather and father both practiced in Harrisonburg before ascending to the local bench.
I am committed to protecting your rights. I take the time to thoroughly understand your unique situation and build a strategy tailored to your case — whether you face a misdemeanor, a serious felony, or any other criminal matter.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2013 - 2018
Education
Legal Education
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Appalachian School of Law,
Grundy,
Virginia, 2006
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Bridgewater College,
Bridgewater,
Virginia, 2003
B.S.
Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- Law Office of Andrew C. Graves, PLLC, 2008 - 2017
- Commercial Title Group, Inc., 2006 - 2008
- Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, 1996 - 2002
- Broadway Police Department, 2002 - 2003
Published Works
Articles
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Tina Marie Bryant v. Commonwealth, Virginia Court of Appeals Record No. 0922-16-3, Criminal, 2017
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Tina Marie Bryant v. Commonwealth, Supreme Court of Virginia, Record No. 170712
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2008
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 2009
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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