Practice Areas Overview

Powhatan County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Fighting to protect your constitutional rights

Being arrested can be a frightening and embarrassing experience. Dealing with a divorce is difficult to do alone. At the law firm of attorney Barry C. Hodge, I assist people during times of conflict. I also provide assistance to those who wish to prevent future legal problems. To find out more about what I can do for you, call me, Barry Hodge, for a free initial consultation.

Criminal Defense

I defend people accused of all types of crimes from domestic violence to disturbing the peace. I believe that once you are arrested you have certain constitutional rights which should be respected and I fight zealously to protect those rights. I handle a variety of criminal defense cases, including:

• Domestic violence
• Assault and battery
• Weapon, gun, or firearm charges
• Drug charges
• Theft, burglary, embezzlement, and forgery
• Hunting and game violations

After nearly a decade of practicing law in Central Virginia, I know the city and county courts well. I am familiar with the prosecutors and judges. If you face a criminal violation of any kind or need representation in court, call me, Barry Hodge, for a free consultation.

Traffic Violations

I also handle traffic court cases that involve the following issues:

• DUI / DWI
• Reckless driving
• Speeding

Business and Commercial Law

I assist business owners and partners in matters that involve the following legal issues, among others:

• Business formation
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and review
• Business buyouts or dissolution
• Commercial and business litigation

I help businesses in drafting agreements that reflect my clients' intentions and protect their interests. If a business relationship deteriorates, I provide zealous representation against vendors, third parties, and former partners.

Family Law

While I will not initiate a divorce proceeding for moral reasons, I will help you defend yourself if you have been served with divorce papers. I also help clients assert their parental rights in child custody, visitation, paternity, and child support cases.

Zoning and Land Use

Before I started my solo practice I worked for Defenders of Property Rights in Washington, D.C., representing land owners across America. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution protects your property rights. I handle all types of property rights cases including:

• Zoning, rezoning, subdivision
• Development rights
• Eminent domain, condemnation
• Environmental regulations, involving wetlands, endangered species, or underground storage tanks (USTs)

If your property rights are being infringed, contact me for assistance.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

If you want a say in what happens to your property after you pass on it is absolutely necessary to plan ahead. I can help you create an estate plan that meets your needs and provides that your final wishes be respected. Call me today.

Contact Powhatan County Criminal Defense Lawyer Barry C. Hodge for a free consultation.

Barry C. Hodge
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
P.O. Box 426
Powhatan, VA 23139
Phone: (804) 598-0044
Fax: (804) 598-6379

Attorney Barry C. Hodge serves clients throughout Central Virginia, including the cities of Richmond, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights.

Powhatan County • Amelia County • Chesterfield County • Henrico County • Goochland County • Cumberland County • Hanover County • Prince Edward County • Nottoway County • Dinwiddie County • Buckingham County