Former law enforcement. Third-generation Virginia attorney. Almost 20 years of experience taking on serious charges — and winning.
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Andrew C. Graves brings a perspective no ordinary attorney can offer — years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer before turning to the defense of those accused.
The third generation in his family to practice law in Harrisonburg and the greater Shenandoah Valley, Andrew understands local courts and Virginia law with rare depth. His grandfather and father both practiced in Harrisonburg before ascending to the local bench.
I am committed to protecting your rights. I take the time to thoroughly understand your unique situation and build a strategy tailored to your case — whether you face a misdemeanor, a serious felony, or any other criminal matter.
We focus our energy on criminal defense and traffic offenses, providing tenacious representation from first appearance through trial.
From misdemeanors to first-degree murder — including complex financial crimes, drug conspiracies, sexual offenses, and computer crimes. Experienced representation for serious charges at both the state and federal level.
A DUI conviction can cost you your license, your freedom, and your future. We carefully analyze every detail of the stop, looking for law enforcement errors that can minimize or eliminate charges.
We are trusted by students and parents across Virginia. We handle everything from underage drinking to serious charges, and have appeared repeatedly at JMU's Office of Student Accountability for expulsion hearings.
Have gotten his help twice, and he's always communicative and helpful, great attorney and in my experience came out with the greatest possible outcome.
I am writing this letter to you for defending me. Sincerely I thank you for putting your all into my case, believing in me and wanting to fight hard. Now because of you I am a free man and can be with my family again.
Thank you for all that you did for me — most lawyers seem to just work for the money but you put your heart and soul into your work and have a major amount of compassion.
Thank goodness you so competently represented me and got my charge dismissed.
I will never forget your care and commitment to my case, life is so good now. I could not have done this without you — you always do such a great job.
I was caught off guard when you came to the jail with the agreement that you had worked out. I was lucky to have you as my attorney. Thank you for such a great job.
I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in the Federal and State Courts of Virginia. I have extensive trial experience in a wide range of offenses ranging from simple traffic violations or misdemeanors to first-degree murder and all offenses in between.
I have extensive experience handling the most serious criminal charges, including complex financial crimes, premeditated murder, multi-tiered drug conspiracies at the state and federal level, sexual offenses, computer crimes, and virtually every crime one can imagine.
I have appeared in many courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia — obtaining many favorable verdicts from judges and juries.
I am a former police officer and deputy sheriff, and am the third generation to practice law in Harrisonburg and the greater Shenandoah Valley. My grandfather and father both practiced in Harrisonburg before ascending to the local bench, at the District and Circuit Court levels.
I believe in fully knowing every case and utilizing private investigators, accident reconstructionists, and my wide network of expert contacts for my clients' particular needs. I also routinely represent college students charged with minor and serious offenses, and have appeared many times at James Madison University's Office of Student Accountability hearings.
On a personal level, I enjoy traveling, golfing, and spending time with my family. I live in Rockingham County, Virginia with my wife, three children, two dogs, and a cat.
To arrange a consultation to discuss the charges against you, please reach out today. We will take the time to fully understand your situation and build a plan of action tailored to your needs.
