YOUR LICENSE IS YOUR LIFE.™
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About Joe
YOUR LICENSE IS YOUR LIFE.™ 
- Joe McGrath, Attorney At Law When I first began to practice law in Virginia, 30 Years go; I heard that most people make it through life without ever needing a lawyer. They never see the inside of a courtroom. However, for those who do, often it is because of a traffic offense. From my observation, most of these individuals go to traffic court without a lawyer. That may be OK for the person who just wants to pay the ticket quickly and leave; however, for a person whose job and family depend on a licensed driver, who wants to challenge the charge, or being guilty, wants to explain particular circumstances to the judge, representing yourself may not be the wisest decision. Remember you are at a disadvantage when stepping into a courtroom alone. The judge, the clerk, prosecuting attorney and bailiffs are all familiar with the proceedings. You, on the other hand are the outsider.
A lawyer, for the innocent & guilty, works to make the playing field level and fair.
Check out our FREE Resources page…
- DUI | DWI
- Points
- Reckless Driving
- Habitual Offender
- Speeding
- Driving on Suspended or Revoked License
- License Restoration
- Other Serious Traffic Offense
I have been practicing law since 1980 and have defended D.U.I. and traffic cases in the City of Richmond and Petersburg, in the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Caroline, New Kent, Goochland, Powhatan, Amelia, and Prince George. I have tried cases in the General District Courts of these locations as well as the Circuit Courts. I have tried case before judges and juries. I am a member of :
- The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- The Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys …and, most importantly
- The National College for D.U.I. Defense. www.NCDD.com As a member of this group I regularly attend their seminars keeping abreast of developments in the science and the law. If you have been charged contact me for a FREE 30-Minute consultation YOUR LICENSE IS YOUR LIFE.
Check out what our previous clients have said…
“Thank you so much for your help in April with my court appearance. Having you represent me was a great comfort. I hope I won’t have to, but I will refer you to anyone who needs help.”
“I can’t thank you enough. I really cannot thank you enough for stepping in and volunteering your time and knowledge to help me. I had lost faith in the legal system, accepting the cynical criticisms we hear so often regarding ‘justice’ in America. Not only have you saved me from a humiliation that could have had lifelong career implications, but you have given me a sense that our system does work, thanks to the commitment of people like you…”
“Thank you so much for representing me on March 9, 1999 in my traffic case with Henrico County District court. I am appreciative of your knowledge, expertise and most especially your very accommodating manner. The outcome of this matter would not have been as successful without your service. I feel very confident to refer you to individuals within my network and I will definitely solicit your services for my future needs should any arise.”
“I wanted to thank you for meeting with me for a free consultation about my Petersburg arrest the previous week. After meeting with a succession of other attorneys who had varying philosophies for how to approach this misdemeanor case, I realized that your options for strategies were very good…” This web site is not intended to be a complete and exhaustive location for all laws and regulations touching upon the use of your driving license. I have attempted to include the more serious charges and penalties. Of course a speeding charge is serious where a conviction is the one that will cause a suspension because of priors.
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If your case presents particular problems or you have questions, check the links to see if you can find the answer. If not, contact me.
“Your license is your life.”
-Joe
The Law & Links
Contact us to get started with your FREE 30-Minute Consultation and/or explore the information topics below.
Choose topic below for more free information on:
- DUI | DWI
- Points
- Reckless Driving
- License Restoration
- Habitual Offender
- Speeding
- Driving on Suspended or Revoked License
- License Restoration
- Other Serious Traffic Offense
External links & resources:
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Joseph McGrath for of any of the products, services, opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Joe McGrath bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content and always consult an attorney.
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles – Renew vehicle registration, renew driver’s license, create and purchase license plates, replace driver’s license, purchase an identification card, …
- Virginia State Police – Information on the Bureau of Field Operations, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, office locations, telephone numbers and hotlines, news releases, wanted…
- Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) - improves highway safety by decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs…and list of local VASAP offices.
- Find Your Court: Map of Virginia’s Judicial Circuits and Districts
Details on court locations, how to pay, etc. – both criminal and civil - Summary of drunk driving laws and penalties by state
- US Department of Transportation: visual cues to drunk driving
- How drunk driving convictions affect auto insurance rates by state
- Traffic School Online
- Virginia Speedtraps
Motorcycle Resources:
- DMV: Operating a Motorcycle in Virginia
- DMV: Virginia Rider Training Program
- DMV: Motorcycle Safety
- DMV: Mobile Motorcycle Training Unit
- J. Thomas McGrath: Virginia’s Biker Lawyer
- Biker’s Rights Online
- ABATE of Virginia
- Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists
- Moto Europa – Richmond’s Ducati Bike Shop
Other Lawyers:
- The New Jersey DWI Defense Center
- Russell Matson, Massachusetts DUI Lawyer
- Colorado DUI Attorney – Jim Forslund
What Others Are Saying About Joe McGrath – Attorney At Law:
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Fees
These are only “examples” Contact us to get started with your FREE 30-Minute Consultation. I try to charge what the average working person can afford. However, each and every case is different. Some, although appearing to be simple at first, can become complicated by things such as time, prior record, witnesses, etc. Therefore, a particular case fee might exceed that as represented here.
Fee samples are for the City of Richmond General District Court. Call for exact quotes. |
Sample Fees |
|---|---|
| Suspended/Revoked Licensed, 1st Offense | $400.00 |
| Reckless Driving by speed | $375 |
| Driving after declared Habitual Offender Misdemeanor | $500 |
| Speeding | $175 |
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What Others Are Saying About Joe:
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Testimonials
“Thank you so much for your help in April with my court appearance. Having you represent me was a great comfort. I hope I won’t have to, but I will refer you to anyone who needs help.”
“I can’t thank you enough. I really cannot thank you enough for stepping in and volunteering your time and knowledge to help me. I had lost faith in the legal system, accepting the cynical criticisms we hear so often regarding ‘justice’ in America. Not only have you saved me from a humiliation that could have had lifelong career implications, but you have given me a sense that our system does work, thanks to the commitment of people like you…”
“Thank you so much for representing me on March 9, 1999 in my traffic case with Henrico County District court. I am appreciative of your knowledge, expertise and most especially your very accommodating manner. The outcome of this matter would not have been as successful without your service. I feel very confident to refer you to individuals within my network and I will definitely solicit your services for my future needs should any arise.”
“I wanted to thank you for meeting with me for a free consultation about my Petersburg arrest the previous week. After meeting with a succession of other attorneys who had varying philosophies for how to approach this misdemeanor case, I realized that your options for strategies were very good…”
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