Smith Law Firm / Wray Smith & Hobbs - Hampton, VA

Formidable Criminal Defense and Trial Advocacy in Hampton

When facing criminal charges or serious legal confrontations, having seasoned courtroom veterans by your side can alter the course of your life. Situated at 133 Kings Way in downtown Hampton, Smith Law Firm / Wray Smith and Hobbs delivers powerhouse legal defense for clients throughout the Virginia Peninsula and the greater Hampton Roads region. The firm unites several of the area's most respected criminal defense attorneys, providing unmatched trial preparation and strategic legal representation.

The firm's attorneys boast extraordinary credentials and deep local roots. Founding attorney Ron Smith has practiced in Virginia since 1983, trying thousands of cases over four decades and serving as past president of the Hampton Bar Association. J. Ashton Wray, Jr. brings more than fifty years of trial experience, having argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court. Attorney Nick Hobbs is a former Newport News prosecutor and regional substitute judge, while attorney Davina Seoparsan offers rare dual perspective having served both as a public defender and as a prosecutor in the Hampton Commonwealth Attorney's Office. When you need to hire an aggressive criminal defense lawyer in Hampton or find a proven traffic ticket attorney, this formidable team delivers relentless advocacy.

Core Legal Practice Areas

• State and Federal Criminal Defense: Defending individuals against major felony charges, white-collar crimes, fraud allegations, and federal indictments before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
• DUI and Traffic Court Defense: Protecting driver's licenses and mitigating severe penalties for clients facing driving under the influence charges, reckless driving citations, and moving violations.
• Violent Crimes and Drug Offenses: Providing strategic defense against allegations involving assault, malicious wounding, robbery, firearms infractions, drug possession, and narcotics distribution.
• Probation Violations and Post-Conviction Matters: Representing clients in probation revocation hearings, show-cause proceedings, and criminal appeals across Virginia appellate courts.
• Divorce and Family Law: Assisting clients with uncontested divorce proceedings, separation agreements, child custody disputes, and domestic relations negotiations.
• Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Actions: Representing licensed attorneys in professional ethics inquiries, disciplinary hearings, and state bar regulatory matters.

Why Clients Choose Wray Smith and Hobbs

Smith Law Firm / Wray Smith and Hobbs stands apart because of its unmatched trial pedigree and comprehensive understanding of the prosecutorial playbook. Having former prosecutors, former public defenders, and a substitute judge on the team gives clients an invaluable strategic advantage in negotiating plea agreements or presenting defenses to a jury. Every client benefits from personalized attention, clear and direct legal advice, and a tenacious defense of their constitutional rights. If you need immediate legal representation and want to schedule a confidential free consultation, contact Smith Law Firm / Wray Smith and Hobbs today.