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Whaley, David

David Whaley - Richmond, VA

Attorney at Whaley Paules, LLC

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Richmond, VA

100 West Franklin Street Suite 301 Richmond, VA 23220

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

Richmond Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • Personal Injury

Attorney Information

Overview

A native of West Virginia, David Whaley earned his law degree from the University of Richmond. He founded the law firm of David Whaley LLC in Richmond in 1979, now Whaley Paules, LLC. David focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

In addition to his legal practice, David has lectured at Virginia CLE, providing insight to other attorneys on the topic of defending drug cases.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

SuperLawyers

David Whaley included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Named to Super Lawyers, 2009, 2011 - 2023
  • Best Law Firm, Ranked Tier 1 Criminal Defense: General Practice, by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, 2021
  • Named Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense: General Practice, by Best Lawyers®, 2021
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Work in Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

Other Sources of Feedback About David Whaley

Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list

Education

  • Legal Education

    • University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
      J.D.

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Representative Cases

  • United States vs. Fulcher, 250 F. 3rd 244
    • Court: United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • United States vs. Fulcher, 188 F. Supp. 2nd 627
    • Court: United States District Court, Western District of Virginia
  • Colonial First Properties vs. Henrico County VA, 166 F. Supp. 2nd 1071
    • Court: United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Commonwealth v. Taylor, 256 Va.514
  • Harris v. Commonwealth, 241 Va. 146
  • Coe v. Commonwealth, 231 Va. 83
  • Wright v. Commonwealth, 224 Va. 502
  • Stover v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 618
  • Kromer v. Commonwealth, 45Va.App.812
  • Boyd v. County of Henrico, 42 Va. App. 495
  • Boyd v. County of Henrico, 41 Va. App. 1
  • Raja v. Commonwealth, 40 Va. App. 710
  • Yancey v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 510
  • Lewis v. Commonwealth, 26 Va. App. 113
  • Clifton v. Commonwealth, 22 Va. App. 178
  • Richmond v. Commonwealth, 22 Va. App 257
  • Deer v. Commonwealth, 17 Va. App. 730
  • Timmons v. Commonwealth, 15 Va. App. 196
  • Bolda v. Commonwealth 15, Va. App. 315
  • Darnell v. Commonwealth, 12 V Va. App. a. App. 948
  • Boblett v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 640
  • Harris v. Commonwealth 9, Va. App. 355
  • Bosworth v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 567
  • Wynn v. Commonwealth, 5 Va. App. 283
  • Dickerson v. Commonwealth, 2 Va. App. 473

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 1979
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1979
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1990

Other Affiliations

  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Virginia Bar Association
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Richmond Criminal Bar Association (Former Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President)
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • American Inn of Court
  • NORML (Legal Committee)

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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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