Criminal Defense

Choose the Right Lawyer for a Virginia Criminal Defense Case

When you are charged with a crime, the most important decision you can make is your choice of a criminal defense attorney. Having an experienced, aggressive, and effective lawyer on your side can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges.

Richmond, Virginia criminal defense attorney Kenneth C. Chrisman has handled thousands of cases in local criminal courts, including cases of:

Reckless driving
DUI/DWI
All traffic offenses
Drug possession
Drug distribution

Theft
Property destruction
Violent crimes
Sex crimes
Underage drinking

Domestic violence
Felonies
Misdemeanors
State charges
Federal charges

Experienced Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Located in Richmond, Virginia, criminal lawyer Kenneth Chrisman has more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney. At the law firm of Kenneth C. Chrisman, we consistently act on the belief that you and all of our clients deserve skillful and spirited Virginia criminal attorneys to make sure that your side of the case is presented effectively in plea negotiations and in court. Our practice is devoted to assisting people accused of crimes in the metropolitan Richmond area, throughout Central and Southside Virginia and the Middle and Northern Neck peninsulas.

A Results-Oriented Approach

We understand that being charged with a crime is a traumatic and humiliating experience, and that there are possible consequences affecting your employment, licensing, finances, and reputation. Our approach is to treat clients with compassion and to do so at a reasonable fee.

We begin by meeting with you confidentially in our office to find out exactly what happened, explain the law, and advise you on your options in the situation. Our preferred goal is to get your case dismissed or to have you acquitted. If this is not possible, then we use all available legal means to minimize the consequences for you. When a plea agreement would best serve your circumstances, we evaluate the full impact—including sentencing options and effect on your record—and advise you accordingly. If we believe it is in your best interests, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.

Get Help from a Skilled Criminal Lawyer in Virginia

Perhaps you made a poor decision to get involved in your present predicament. Do not make another. The impact on you as well as your family could be devastating. At the law offices of Virginia criminal defense attorney Kenneth Chrisman, we have extensive experience that makes us especially qualified to represent clients accused of crimes in the most dire of circumstances. We quickly determine the validity of the criminal charges, and then structure and execute a strategy to secure your best result both effectively and economically.

Contact Us

If you are facing criminal charges and need help, contact our law office in Richmond, Virginia. To schedule a free consultation, call 804.673.6600, or contact us by e-mail.