Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor and felony defense in Richmond-area courts, from the first bond hearing to trial. We examine how the police built their case and look for every weakness in it.
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Richmond, Virginia Law Firm
Richmond Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Who Takes Your Case Personally
When your freedom, your family or your future is on the line, you need a lawyer who answers the phone.
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- Virginia Bar Member Since 1999
- Personal Attention From Your Attorney
- Serving Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield & Hanover
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Practice Areas
How We Can Help
Wendell Allen is a Richmond criminal defense attorney who also represents people hurt in accidents and parents in custody cases. Four areas of practice, one lawyer who handles your case from start to finish.
DUI Defense
Defense for first and repeat DUI charges, refusals and license problems. We review the stop, the field tests and the breath or blood results for errors.
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Personal Injury
Help for people hurt in car accidents and other incidents caused by someone else. We document your injuries and deal with the insurance company so you can focus on recovery.
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Child Custody & Visitation
Representation for parents and family members in custody and visitation cases. We help you seek, change or enforce an order that protects your time with your child.
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Meet Your Richmond Criminal Defense Attorney
L. Wendell Allen has represented people in Richmond-area courts since joining the Virginia bar in 1999. The practice is intentionally small. When you hire the firm, you hire Wendell, and Wendell is the one who returns your calls, reviews your evidence and stands next to you in court.
Clients come to the firm at difficult moments: after an arrest, a DUI stop, a serious crash or a breakdown in a co-parenting arrangement. The approach is the same every time. Listen carefully, explain the law in plain English, give honest advice about the options, and then work hard for the strongest result the facts allow.
What to Expect
How It Works
Getting help is simple. Here is what happens after you reach out.
Step 1: Call or send a message
Call (804) 358-0368 or use the form. Tell us briefly what happened and when your court date or deadline is.
Step 2: Free case review
We review your situation, answer your questions and explain your options, with no pressure and no legalese.
Step 3: We build your strategy
We gather the evidence, study the law that applies and plan the approach that gives you the most options.
Step 4: We represent you in court
From hearings to negotiations to trial, Wendell Allen stands with you and keeps you informed at every step.
Areas We Serve
Where We Work
From our office on N Parham Rd in the West End, we represent clients in courts across the Richmond region.
Richmond
Downtown, the Fan, Church Hill and Southside, with cases heard in Richmond's city courts.
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Henrico
Our home county. The office is on N Parham Rd, minutes from Henrico's courts.
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Chesterfield
Midlothian, Chester, Bon Air and Moseley, with cases at the Chesterfield courthouse complex.
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Hanover
Mechanicsville, Ashland and the Hanover Courthouse area along I-95 and Route 301.
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Petersburg
Old Towne and the I-95/I-85 junction, with cases in Petersburg's city courts.
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Colonial Heights
The Boulevard corridor, Southpark and the Appomattox riverfront, with all three courts at 550 Boulevard.
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Yes. Your first consultation is free. We will listen to what happened, answer your questions and explain your options. There is no obligation to hire us.
Bring anything related to your case: summonses, warrants, bond paperwork, court notices, accident reports, photos, medical records, insurance letters or existing custody orders. If you don't have everything, that's fine. Come anyway and we'll help you figure out what's needed.
As soon as you can. After an arrest, early help can make a difference with bond and keep you from making statements that hurt your case. After an accident, evidence such as video and witness memories fade quickly, and insurance adjusters often call within days.
Every case is different, so fees are explained clearly at your consultation, before you agree to anything. You will know how fees and costs work before we begin.
Yes. We represent clients in the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, the City of Petersburg and the City of Colonial Heights.
Yes. Many clients start with a phone call or video meeting, which can be easier if you work, have children at home or live outside the area. Call (804) 358-0368 to set it up.
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Our office is on N Parham Rd in the West End of Henrico County, with easy access from I-64.
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