Richardson & Rosenberg LLC - Portsmouth, VA

Seasoned Trial Advocacy Serving Portsmouth and Hampton Roads

When facing severe criminal accusations, recovering from a catastrophic motor vehicle accident, or fighting an unjust Social Security disability denial, you need experienced courtroom litigators who are never intimidated by prosecutors, insurance corporations, or government agencies. Headquartered in downtown Portsmouth at 355 Crawford Street, Richardson and Rosenberg LLC provides relentless legal representation for clients throughout Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Isle of Wight County, and Southampton County. Founded by veteran trial lawyers Barrett R. Richardson, who has practiced law since 1985, and Michael C. Rosenberg, who has practiced since 1986, the firm brings over seven decades of collective courtroom insight to every matter. If you need to hire a criminal defense attorney or find a personal injury lawyer in Portsmouth, this established team provides the strategic focus and trial-tested capability needed to secure favorable outcomes.

Vigorous Defense Against Serious Virginia Criminal Charges

The criminal defense lawyers at Richardson and Rosenberg LLC approach every case from a trial perspective rather than seeking quick, unfavorable plea concessions. The attorneys conduct comprehensive case evaluations, scrutinize police reports, interview witnesses, and challenge constitutional violations during pretrial proceedings. The firm handles a wide variety of state and federal criminal matters, including:

• Violent Crime Defense Lawyers: Defending individuals accused of serious violent offenses, including first degree murder, aggravated assault, robbery, manslaughter, and weapons violations.
• Drug Crime Defense: Challenging illegal searches and questionable evidence in possession, manufacturing, distribution, and trafficking charges involving controlled substances.
• DUI and Traffic Offenses: Contesting breathalyzer calibration, roadside sobriety evaluations, and traffic stop legality in misdemeanor and felony drunk driving charges.
• Theft and Property Offenses: Protecting clients facing allegations of grand larceny, petit theft, burglary, shoplifting, and white collar financial crimes.
• Probation Violations and Post-Conviction Relief: Advocating for probationers facing revocation hearings and assisting clients seeking sentence reconsiderations.

Tenacious Personal Injury Representation for Accident Victims

Injured victims facing substantial hospital bills, ongoing rehabilitation expenses, and lost wages deserve aggressive representation against insurance adjusters looking to undervalue their claims. As proven personal injury lawyers, the firm manages complex civil claims arising from car accidents, commercial truck collisions, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall hazards, and catastrophic wrongful death tragedies. Working with trusted medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists, the legal team builds compelling damages presentations to ensure clients recover maximum financial compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Social Security Disability and Dedicated Client Advocacy

Navigating the federal Social Security disability system can be overwhelming, especially when legitimate claims for SSDI or SSI are repeatedly denied at initial review stages. Richardson and Rosenberg LLC guides disabled individuals through reconsideration requests, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings, and Appeals Council reviews. Holding an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the firm is known throughout Virginia for meticulous case preparation and transparent communication. Contact the Portsmouth office today to schedule a confidential, free initial consultation and put more than 70 years of trial experience in your corner.