Atty. John M. Weiland
John Weiland is a fast-thinking trial attorney who focuses his practice on criminal and traffic defense. John has successfully represented thousands of reckless driving, DUI / DWI, underage possession of alcohol, and possession of marijuana clients.
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John M. Weiland is a Managing Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Weiland Button, PLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2012). Educated at University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Virginia B.A. History, Dean's List (—). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Weiland is a fast-thinking trial attorney who focuses his practice on criminal and traffic defense
- John has successfully represented thousands of reckless driving, DUI / DWI, underage possession of alcohol, and possession of marijuana clients
- Before defending those accused of crimes and traffic violations, John litigated complex civil cases in Virginia and Federal courts
- This research and writing-intensive background has provided John a unique analytical skill set for applying new, creative and successful legal arguments to otherwise extremely difficult criminal and traffic cases
- While in law school, John was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph J. Ellis in the Circuit Courts of Spotsylvania, Caroline and Westmoreland Counties, Virginia
- Prior to becoming a lawyer, John served as a Green Beret with the U.S
- Army Special Forces
- He maintains an ongoing promise to each of his clients to always fight to achieve the best possible outcome
- He has been published by The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association regarding DUI / DWI defense
- John has the necessary trial experience and fortitude to provide aggressive representation tailored to each specific client’s needs
- John defends individuals charged with any criminal offense or traffic infraction including: speeding, failure to obey a highway sign, reckless driving, DUI / DWI, hit and run, eluding a police officer, driving on a suspended license, underage possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana
- Published Works Defending the Practicalities of DUI in Virginia Professional Associations and Memberships: - Virginia Bar Association – Present Member - Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) – Present Member - Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) – Present Member
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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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