Petersburg, Virginia Legal Services
With decades of legal practice in Petersburg, Virginia Weiland Button is prepared to defend you against any charge that falls within our specialties. Our attorneys go the extra mile to see every client comfortable and secure in their defense and stick with them beyond their day in court. We will do the same for you no matter the details of your case.
Weiland Button Fights for Petersburg Clients
The attorneys from Weiland Button– both the traffic attorneys and the criminal attorneys – focus all of their efforts on winning your case. They listen, investigate, and research to find the ideal defense for your case and present it with skill and an intimate knowledge of the court and its officers. Our legal specialties include:
- Reckless Driving Cases
- Speeding Ticket Cases
- DUI/DWI Cases
- Hit & Run and Eluding Cases
- Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License Cases
- No Operator’s License Cases
- Underage Possession of Alcohol Cases
- Drunk in Public & Public Intoxication Cases
- Assault & Battery Cases
- Petty Larceny & Shoplifting Cases
Our Lawyers Know Petersburg Courts Well
The lawyers and attorneys from Weiland Button know the courtrooms and the officers that run them in Petersburg well, as we have been defending clients against minor criminal and traffic charges in these courts for decades. We offer:
- Local Experience: We’ve offered strong defenses for clients in Petersburg for years now, fighting against offenses including reckless driving and DUI.
- Knowledge of Courts: We are familiar with the general district court judges who hear speeding, reckless driving, and DUI cases in Petersburg.
- Unbeatable Results: Our attorneys have a strong track record of securing reduced penalties, dismissed charges, and reinstated driving privileges for clients in Petersburg.
Read A Client Review from Petersburg, Virginia
“Wow, what a fantastic firm from first contact to the last call, saying hey we have a great news. I cannot thank this firm enough for helping me with a reckless driving ticket, They represented me since I was an out of state driver in court and helped me get it reduced with no other court requirements. The firm and their great staff were very responsive with emails and calls, and very firm with what they thought the outcome could be. If you do what they ask, I’m sure you will see great results! Can’t ask for a better outcome on my case. if you ever find yourself in need of help with any traffic ticket or violation reach out to this firm, they are excellent from the first call to the last call saying everything went well in court! Thank you so much again for helping me.” Ryan McNall
More Reasons to Choose Weiland Button
- Free Consultation: Call (804) 355-8037 to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.
- Objective Assessment: We provide a concise explanation of your legal issue and explain all potential outcomes.
- Experienced Representation: From preparing your defense to negotiating with prosecutors, we handle every aspect of your Petersburg case.
Practice Areas: DUI/DWI | Speeding | Reckless Driving | Commercial Drivers | Hit & Run | Suspended License | Driving Without A License | Possession of Alcohol | Out-of-State Drivers | Drug Possession | Assault and Battery | Petty Larceny | Public Intoxication | Eluding
Weiland Button, PLC
3437 W. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23221
Email: info@weilandbutton.com
Phone: (804) 355-8037
Fax: (804) 355-8875
Contact Weiland Button for A Successful Defense
Legal issues in Petersburg can be a real headache when you don’t work with the right law firm, or simply choose to pay a ticket instead of fighting it. Let Weiland Button’s attorneys explain why choosing our law firm for your defense is the best move you can make. Consultations are free of charge so schedule yours today.
Virginia Cities & Counties Served by Weiland Button
Cities: Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Newport News, Petersburg, Richmond, Williamsburg, Bowling Green, Glen Allen, Lawrenceville, Short Pump | Counties: Amelia County, Brunswick County, Caroline County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Essex County, Greensville County, Goochland County, Hampton County, Hanover County, Henrico County, James City County, King George County, King and Queen County, King William County, Louisa County, New Kent County, Nottoway County, Mecklenburg County, Powhatan County, Prince George County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Sussex County, York County
Frequently Asked Questions
Petersburg, Virginia Legal Services. Weiland Button hears many questions from people charged in Petersburg, an independent city that runs its own police department, its own court, and its own Commonwealth's Attorney's office, separate from Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Chesterfield around it. What happens in a Petersburg courtroom is not what happens next door. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often about traffic and criminal defense in Petersburg.
Traffic Offenses in Petersburg:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding tickets
- Suspended/revoked license
- No operator’s license
- Hit & run and eluding
Criminal Charges in Petersburg:
- DUI/DWI
- Underage possession of alcohol
- Drunk in public & public intoxication
- Assault & battery
- Petty larceny & shoplifting
It’s completely free. Call (804) 355-8037 to discuss your case with no charge.
It depends on the charge. For prepayable traffic infractions such as most speeding tickets, the firm can often handle the matter without you present, which is especially helpful for out-of-state drivers who cannot easily travel back to Virginia. Criminal charges are different. Reckless driving cannot be prepaid, and DUI and other criminal misdemeanors generally require the defendant to appear in person. Some Virginia courts will grant a waiver of appearance on reckless driving for out-of-state defendants, but that is at the judge’s discretion and cannot be promised in advance. Call to discuss what your specific charge requires.
Three key advantages:
- Decades of local experience – Extensive history defending clients specifically in Petersburg courts
- Court familiarity – Working knowledge of Petersburg General District Court procedures and how local judges approach traffic and criminal cases
- Focused practice – Traffic and criminal defense is what this firm does, in Petersburg and across Central Virginia
Results depend on the specific facts of each case. Prior outcomes do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any other matter.
In many cases, yes. Depending on the reason for the suspension or revocation, options may include a restricted license, completion of required programs such as ASAP or a driver improvement clinic, or reinstatement at the end of the suspension period. Whether reinstatement is available, and how quickly, depends on the underlying conviction and your record. Call to discuss your situation.
You’ll receive:
- Objective assessment of your case
- Clear explanation of your legal issue
- Overview of potential outcomes
- Discussion of your defense options
The attorneys work to pursue the strongest available result for your case, which may include:
Complete dismissal of charges
Reduction to a lesser offense (improper driving)
Reduced penalties (lower fines, fewer points)
Preservation of your driving record
Outcomes vary based on the specific facts of each case, your driving record, and the judge assigned. No result is guaranteed, and past results do not predict a similar outcome in any other case.
Main Office:
3437 W. Cary St.
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Contact:
Phone: (804) 355-8037
Email: info@weilandbutton.com
Talk to an attorney before you pay. Prepaying a ticket means:
- Automatic conviction on your record
- Points added to your license
- Increased insurance rates
- Accumulated demerit points that can lead to suspension
- Possible employment consequences
An experienced Petersburg attorney from Weiland Button can review whether contesting the charge makes sense in your case.
Practical things. Knowing which documents the court wants and when, how the docket runs so you are not waiting all morning, what the prepayment and appearance rules are for your specific charge, and what preparation is worth doing before your date. None of that changes the law or predicts a result. It means your case is presented properly instead of learned on the fly.