Atty. David Avard Chipman Long

Atty. David Avard Chipman Long

Mr. Long is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he was the captain of the varsity wrestling team.

Richmond Richmond 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About David Avard Chipman Long at a glance

David Avard Chipman Long is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at David A.C. Long, Attorney at Law. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (JD, 2002). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Long is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he was the captain of the varsity wrestling team
  • After graduation, Mr. Long coached high school wrestling for five years, during which he was named coach of the year and Vice President of the Virginia Independent School Wrestling Association
  • He then enrolled in the Washington and Lee School of Law, which is one of the top twenty-five law schools in the United States
  • During law school, Mr. Long interned with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in Loudoun County and clerked for a federal judge in Philadelphia
  • After graduating from law school, Mr. Long settled down in Richmond, Virginia, where he worked at the Public Defender’s Office in the City of Richmond
  • Mr. Long rose to the level of Deputy Public Defender while handling cases ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to murder, rape and arson
  • Mr. Long developed a reputation as both a exceptional litigator and a shrewd negotiator
  • After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Long became a partner at the law firm of Meyer, Baldwin, Long & Moore, where he continues to defend citizens against the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • If you have been charged with a crime or a traffic violation Mr. Long will defend your rights to the fullest

Practice Areas Explained

David Avard Chipman Long's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Avard Chipman Long handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Avard Chipman Long

Where is David Avard Chipman Long's law office located?
David Avard Chipman Long's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is David A.C. Long, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Avard Chipman Long handle?
David Avard Chipman Long focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Avard Chipman Long practiced law?
David Avard Chipman Long has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did David Avard Chipman Long go to law school?
David Avard Chipman Long earned their education at (JD, 2002).
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Education

JD
Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2003

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