Atty. Ryan Scott Hershey
Ryan Scott Hershey is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic law, dui/dwi and 3 other areas of law. Ryan received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 13 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Richmond, VA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Ryan Scott Hershey at a Glance
Ryan Scott Hershey is a Senior Associate based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, expungement, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2013). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2009) and James Madison University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Scott Hershey
- Ryan Scott Hershey is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic law, dui/dwi and 3 other areas of law
- Ryan received a B.A. degree from James Madison University, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Ryan practices in Richmond, VA
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Ryan Scott Hershey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Scott Hershey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Richmond.
DUI / DWI Defense in Richmond
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Criminal Defense in Richmond
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Expungement & Sealing in Richmond
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Civil Rights in Richmond
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Richmond
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 venue, 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.
Richmond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Richmond-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Richmond Choose Ryan Scott Hershey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ryan Scott Hershey's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, expungement, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Scott Hershey brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and expungement, Ryan Scott Hershey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Richmond
A Richmond-based practice means Ryan Scott Hershey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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