From violent felonies to misdemeanors, being charged with a crime in Roanoke, Va can be terrifying. But don't wait to seek help. The decisions you make now will have a huge impact on your situation. At the law firm of Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico, our Roanoke criminal attorneys work tirelessly to minimize the potential consequences of a Virginia criminal charge so you can move on with your life.
Our law firm in Roanoke has been helping Virginia residents and their families who have been charged with crimes for over 50 years. Call a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer with Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico right away. We have the qualifications and trial experience to effectively deal with a wide range of criminal matters and are here to help.
Our law firm in Roanoke has been helping Virginia residents and their families who have been charged with crimes for over 50 years. Call a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer with Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico right away. We have the qualifications and trial experience to effectively deal with a wide range of criminal matters and are here to help.
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Serving the Roanoke area for more than 50 years, Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico is a respected law firm focused on criminal defense. Our Roanoke criminal defense attorneys have a reputation for aggressively defending clients' rights at every step of the criminal justice process. We will work to minimize the potential consequences of a criminal charge on your life.
Attorney Michelle C.F. Derrico
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Michelle has been practicing criminal law for over 20 years, and her experience in the Roanoke area courts helps her deliver outstanding results for her clients. She believes that, regardless of perceived guilt, everyone deserves a good defense. The justice system, and in many ways peoples' liberty, depends upon making the prosecution actually prove guilt.
Attorney Rick Derrico
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Rick helps people with a variety of legal issues, ranging from business formation to criminal and traffic defense. He is originally from New Jersey, but moved to Virginia to pursue an undergraduate degree in finance at Virginia Tech. From Blacksburg, he set out for Athens, Georgia where he completed law school at The University of Georgia in 1991.
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It's normal to be overwhelmed with the criminal justice process when you've been charged with a crime. You may be facing an intense criminal investigation where your rights are rarely respected. You may be threatened with incarceration, large fines, and other penalties. It's important at times like this to seek the help of an experienced Roanoke criminal defense attorney.
Alcohol Related Crimes
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Alcohol offenses in Virginia target drinkers who are underage, consume alcohol in public, or show signs of intoxication in public. Crimes related to alcohol tend to be misdemeanors with relatively small fines of up to $250 but if you are facing legal troubles, don't hesitate to contact an alcohol attorney from Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico today.
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