J. Ashton Wray, Jr./ Trial Lawyers Group Inc. P.C./ Wray, Smith & Hobbs - Hampton, VA

Over Five Decades of Proven Trial and Criminal Defense Excellence

Facing criminal charges or high-conflict domestic disputes can turn your life upside down without warning. Practicing law in Hampton since 1970, attorney J. Ashton Wray, Jr. has spent more than fifty years championing the rights and liberties of citizens throughout Hampton Roads. Together with the seasoned litigators of Wray, Smith and Hobbs, attorney Wray provides client-centered advocacy that blends deep procedural acumen with fearless trial advocacy. When individuals need to find a lawyer with an unmatched reputation before judges and prosecutors, this venerable practice stands ready to protect their future.

State and Federal Criminal Defense Advocacy

Navigating the justice system requires decisive action and exhaustive preparation. As accomplished criminal defense lawyers, the legal team defends individuals facing misdemeanor and serious felony allegations in Virginia General District Court, Circuit Court, and federal jurisdictions. Practicing as violent crime defense lawyers, theft and burglary defense lawyers, and drug crime defense lawyers, attorney Wray has litigated countless bench and jury trials, defending clients against assault, narcotics offenses, larceny, firearm allegations, and white collar indictments. When clients need a lawyer urgently after an arrest, the firm takes swift measures to protect their rights and pursue favorable case dismissals.

Traffic Court, Reckless Driving, and DUI/DWI Defense

Virginia traffic laws carry harsh penalties that frequently shock out-of-state drivers and local residents alike. Serving as knowledgeable DUI/DWI defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, the firm represents motorists facing drunk driving charges, reckless driving infractions, speeding summonses, and probation revocation hearings. Attorney Wray and his partners thoroughly examine law enforcement procedures to challenge traffic stops, suppress improperly obtained evidence, and minimize or eliminate license suspensions and fines.

Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody Solutions

In addition to premier trial defense, the firm provides thoughtful guidance in delicate family law matters. Functioning as experienced divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, the team helps clients navigate contested marital dissolutions, property distribution, parental placement arrangements, and support modifications. Serving also as domestic violence lawyers, they handle protective order hearings with discretion, ensuring families receive decisive legal protection during turbulent times.

Formidable Courtroom Power Through Wray, Smith and Hobbs

By uniting with esteemed attorneys Ron Smith and Nick Hobbs, the firm provides clients with an extraordinary concentration of courtroom skill. With extensive appearances before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court, this collective legal team ensures that every case is examined from multiple analytical angles, providing commanding trial advocacy and formidable negotiating leverage.

Why Clients Trust J. Ashton Wray, Jr. and the Legal Team

• 50+ Years of Trial Experience: Practicing continuously in Virginia since 1970 with thousands of trials completed.
• State and Federal Qualifications: Admitted to argue before local district courts, federal trial courts, and the Virginia Supreme Court.
• Elite Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• Free Initial Consultations: Direct, confidential case evaluations tailored to give clients clear legal pathways forward.

When your freedom and family are on the line, you deserve seasoned advocates who will never back down. Contact J. Ashton Wray, Jr. and Wray, Smith and Hobbs in Hampton to hire an attorney with five decades of demonstrated excellence.