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Criminal Defense

Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you have been arrested for, charged with, or are under investigation for a crime, it is in your best interest to seek reputable legal representation as quickly as possible. At Eldridge, Elledge, Evans & Harding PLC, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, we can meet with you free of charge to gather information regarding the circumstances of your case and to assess how we may help you.

We represent individuals charged with a criminal offense by state or federal authorities. Whether for a simple misdemeanor or for a major felony, our Virginia criminal attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with an aggressive defense. For example, criminal defense attorney William Eldridge has significant experience defending clients with the most serious of charges, such as first degree murder and attempted capital murder of a police officer.

Contact for your free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer in all criminal matters, including:

  • Violent felonies (including murder and attempted murder)
  • Shootings
  • Aggravated and malicious woundings
  • Major drug felonies (distribution, possession)
  • Federal drug felonies (cocaine, crack, marijuana, methamphetamines)
  • Prescription drug fraud
  • Assault and battery
  • Traffic offenses (DUI, reckless driving, driving on suspended license)
  • White collar crimes (embezzlement, larceny)
  • Securities fraud
  • Probation violation
  • Sex crimes (rape)
  • Criminal appeals

We can, and will, develop strategies to help you through the criminal process. By providing effective, experienced advocacy on your behalf before and throughout trial, we strive to get you the best possible outcome. Contact Eldridge, Elledge, Evans & Harding PLC with your criminal defense needs.

In addition to state trial work, we also assist our clients with pretrial matters such as searches and seizures, and client-specific defenses such as the insanity defense. We also represent clients at the federal level, with pre-charge ongoing investigations, as well as with criminal trials. We are also competent and aggressive in the state and federal appeals process.

Traffic Offenses:

  • Arrested for drunk driving? We know Virginia DUI laws! We can assist you with your case, determine if your stop and arrest were proper, and help you obtain the best possible outcome.
  • Problem with reckless driving? We will work with you to assess your prior driving record and the circumstances of your reckless driving citation, and together we will put forth your best case.