Ehrenworth Law, PLLC - Newport News, VA

Former Prosecutor Defending Your Freedom in Newport News

Facing criminal allegations or high-stakes family disputes puts your freedom, reputation, and livelihood in immediate jeopardy. At Ehrenworth Law, PLLC, clients benefit from the distinct strategic advantage of having a former prosecutor on their side. Founding attorney Scott Ehrenworth spent years prosecuting cases for both the Newport News Commonwealth Attorney Office and the Portsmouth Commonwealth Attorney Office before establishing his defense practice in 1998. Having personally handled thousands of cases across Hampton Roads, attorney Ehrenworth understands the prosecution playbooks, evidence gathering techniques, and trial strategies from the inside out. When police knock on your door or you need a lawyer urgently following an arrest, Ehrenworth Law, PLLC acts immediately to protect your constitutional rights and dismantle the state case.

Comprehensive Defense and Family Law Practice Areas

The firm concentrates on formidable courtroom representation across critical criminal and civil arenas:

State Criminal Defense and Violent Crimes

Virginia imposes severe statutory penalties for criminal convictions. Attorney Ehrenworth provides vigorous defense against misdemeanor and felony charges, including homicide, aggravated assault, weapons offenses, robbery, burglary, and sex crimes. The firm conducts independent investigations, questions witness reliability, and challenges improper police conduct, successfully securing case dismissals and charge reductions in complex felony matters.

Federal Criminal Defense in the Eastern District of Virginia

Federal charges prosecuted in the Eastern District of Virginia move at rapid speed. The firm defends individuals facing federal investigations by agencies such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, and IRS. Practice areas include federal drug trafficking, conspiracy, racketeering, wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and cyber offenses. By intervening before or immediately after indictment, the legal team aggressively challenges federal evidentiary procedures.

DUI, Reckless Driving, and Traffic Offenses

Traffic offenses in Virginia carry surprisingly harsh consequences, including license suspension, exorbitant fines, and potential jail sentences. The firm defends clients facing driving under the influence (DUI), felony DUI, refusal charges, and high-speed reckless driving citations. Through detailed examination of breathalyzer calibrations, blood testing protocols, and field sobriety tests, the firm routinely negotiates charge dismissals or reductions.

Divorce and Family Law Advocacy

In addition to criminal litigation, Ehrenworth Law, PLLC assists civilian and military families through complex domestic relations disputes. The practice handles contested and uncontested divorce, child custody arrangements, visitation schedules, child support enforcement, spousal support, and marital property division, delivering compassionate guidance backed by trial-ready courtroom strength.

Why Clients Choose Scott Ehrenworth and Ehrenworth Law

When selecting legal representation in Newport News, having an experienced former prosecutor in your corner makes a critical difference. Key client benefits include:

• Prosecutorial Insight: Years of firsthand experience inside local prosecutors offices provide an insider understanding of how state and federal cases are built.
• Over Twenty-Five Years in Practice: Established in 1998 with thousands of criminal and domestic matters successfully resolved across Hampton Roads courts.
• Proven Track Record of Dismissals: Documented case victories resulting in dropped murder charges, dismissed sex crime allegations, and thrown-out DUIs.
• Free Initial Consultations: Prospective clients receive a direct, confidential case evaluation to review legal options and start building a defense immediately.

Do not leave your future to chance when facing criminal charges or family conflicts. Contact Ehrenworth Law, PLLC, today to consult a lawyer dedicated to defending your liberty and family.