Criminal Defense
Trial and appellate representation for individuals facing criminal charges in Virginia
Exterior views of the New River Valley and of the Montgomery, Giles, Floyd, and Pulaski County courthouses in southwest Virginia.
Dedicated Legal
Christiansburg, Virginia — Serving the New River Valley and Beyond
Dedicated Legal
Counsel You Can
Count On
Valley Legal provides thoughtful, personal legal representation to individuals and businesses throughout Virginia. We take time to understand your situation and explain your options clearly.
Personal Attention to Every Matter
Serving the New River Valley
Virginia-Licensed Counsel
What We Do
Practice Areas
We handle a focused range of legal matters so we can give each client's case the attention it deserves.
Expungement and Sealing
Clearing criminal records under Virginia law
Civil Rights
Constitutional claims arising from jail and prison custody in Virginia
Business Law
Legal guidance for businesses and entrepreneurs in Virginia
Traffic & DUI
Representation for traffic violations and DUI charges in Virginia
The New River
Our Approach
Experienced Counsel.
Personal Attention.
At Valley Legal, you work directly with an attorney, not a rotating team of staff. We believe that personal attention and clear communication are as important as legal knowledge.
We take time to understand your specific situation, explain your options in plain language, and keep you informed throughout your matter.
About the FirmClear Communication
We explain the law plainly so you can make informed decisions about your matter.
Personal Attention
Your matter receives focused, individual attention from an attorney throughout the process.
Local Virginia Knowledge
We practice in Virginia courts and know the local landscape of the New River Valley of Virginia.
Responsive Service
We work to respond to your questions promptly and keep you updated on your matter's status.
Where We Practice
The New River Valley
Based in Christiansburg, serving the communities of Blacksburg, Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, the New River Valley of Virginia, and beyond.
The firm's office is at 107 Pepper Street SE. Christiansburg is the county seat and location of the county's courthouse, a few minutes away.
Home to Virginia Tech and the largest town in the New River Valley. Blacksburg matters are heard in the Montgomery County courts in Christiansburg, a short drive away.
An independent city with its own Circuit and General District Courts, separate from the surrounding counties. Radford University sits at its center, and the city's court is where its matters are heard.
The county seat. Floyd County matters are heard at the courthouse on the town square.
The county seat, where the Pulaski County Circuit and General District Courts sit in the stone courthouse on Main Street. The county also takes in Dublin and the stretch of the New River around Claytor Lake.
The Giles County seat, on the New River at the northern end of the valley. The county's matters are heard at the courthouse in town.
Courthouses of the Region
Circuit Court
501 Wenonah AvenuePearisburg, VA 24134
Map and directions for Giles County Circuit Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 921-1722
General District Court
120 North Main StreetPearisburg, VA 24134
A separate building from the Circuit Court.
Map and directions for Giles County General District Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 921-3533
Circuit Court
45 Third Street NWPulaski, VA 24301
Map and directions for Pulaski County Circuit Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 980-7825
General District Court
45 Third Street NWPulaski, VA 24301
Map and directions for Pulaski County General District Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 980-7470
Circuit Court
100 East Main StreetFloyd, VA 24091
Map and directions for Floyd County Circuit Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 745-9330
General District Court
100 East Main StreetFloyd, VA 24091
Map and directions for Floyd County General District Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 745-9327
Circuit Court
55 East Main StreetChristiansburg, VA 24073
Map and directions for Montgomery County Circuit Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 382-5760
General District Court
55 East Main StreetChristiansburg, VA 24073
Map and directions for Montgomery County General District Court (opens in a new tab) (540) 394-2086
The Attorney
You work directly with an attorney.
At Valley Legal, you work directly with an attorney, not a rotating team of staff. We believe that personal attention and clear communication are as important as legal knowledge.
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General information about working with the firm. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.
See All FAQsThe firm screens for conflicts of interest before discussing the substance of your matter. Please do not send confidential information until the firm has confirmed no conflict exists and has agreed to represent you.
Valley Legal, PLLC is a law firm registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Representation is provided by counsel licensed to practice in Virginia, or as otherwise indicated on attorney bios. The firm handles appeals in the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and admissions also include the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
A conviction is not always final. We handle criminal appeals in the Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia, reviewing trial records for legal error and constitutional violations.
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Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information until the firm has confirmed no conflict of interest and agreed to represent you.
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