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Paules, Abigail

Abigail Paules - Richmond, VA

Attorney at Whaley Paules, LLC

Criminal Law Lawyers in Richmond, VA

100 West Franklin Street Suite 301 Richmond, VA 23220

  • Free Consultation
  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 13 Years 
    Experience

Richmond Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI and DWI
  • Felonies
  • Drug Offenses
  • Traffic Offenses
  • Misdemeanors
  • Assaults
  • Weapons Charges
  • Drug Trafficking

Attorney Information

Overview

Abigail Paules is an attorney who has spent her legal career being a zealous advocate for her clients and defending their rights under the Constitution.

Abigail received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University where she majored in history and political science. She received her law degree from William and Mary Law School.

She began her legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the City of Richmond. She spent almost six years at the Richmond Public Defender's Office, earning the title of Senior Assistant Public Defender. She spent her time at the public defender's office representing indigent clients charged with all types of crimes. As a Senior Assistant Public Defender in Richmond, Abigail handled close to two thousand cases, including all types of misdemeanors and felonies, such as first degree murder, armed robbery, felonious assault, and nearly everything in between. She has tried numerous cases, both bench and jury trials, argued complex motions, and had contested sentencings in general district court, juvenile and domestic relations court, and circuit court.

She handles all types of criminal cases in numerous jurisdictions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Abigail is a firm proponent of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and she believes in the right to the effective assistance of counsel, no matter one's income or background.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Abigail Paules included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Named to Super Lawyers, 2023

Other Sources of Feedback About Abigail Paules

Included on the 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list


Education

  • Legal Education

    • William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2013
      J.D.
  • Non Legal Education

    • Bucknell University, 2010
      B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2013

Other Affiliations

  • Virginia State Bar

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Richmond, VA

100 West Franklin Street
Suite 301
Richmond, VA 23220

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Phone: 804-234-3844

Fax: 804-648-5514

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Website: https://www.davidwhaleylaw.com

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