If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime in Chesapeake, Virginia, the decisions you make in the first 24 to 48 hours can shape the outcome of your case. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney in Chesapeake on your side from the start — someone who knows the Chesapeake Circuit Court, who understands how local prosecutors build their cases, and who will fight to protect your rights at every stage of the process.
At Inman & Strickler, P.L.C., our criminal defense team represents clients facing a wide range of criminal charges throughout the Hampton Roads region. We know how high the stakes are. A conviction can cost you your freedom, your job, your professional license, and your reputation. We take every case seriously, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.
Our firm handles a broad range of criminal matters in Chesapeake and throughout Virginia. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony, you deserve a defense attorney who will review every piece of evidence, challenge unlawful police conduct, and work toward the best possible result for your situation.
- DUI and DWI defense
- Drug charges, including possession, distribution, and manufacturing
- Assault and battery
- Theft, larceny, and robbery
- Domestic violence charges
- Sex crimes and sexual assault allegations
- Weapons charges
- Juvenile criminal offenses
- Expungements and record sealing
- Felony and misdemeanor charges of all types
After an arrest in Chesapeake, you will likely be taken to the Chesapeake City Jail for processing. Depending on the charge, you may be held until a bond hearing before a magistrate or judge. At that hearing, a judge decides whether to release you and under what conditions. Having an attorney present or involved as early as possible — even for the bond hearing — can make a significant difference.
From there, your case moves through the Chesapeake General District Court or the Chesapeake Circuit Court, depending on the severity of the charges. Misdemeanors are typically handled in General District Court, while felonies go to Circuit Court. Our attorneys are familiar with how both courts operate and will guide you through every step.
Not all criminal defense attorneys are the same. You want someone who handles these cases regularly, who is known in the local court system, and who will give your case the personal attention it deserves. At Inman & Strickler, P.L.C., you work directly with your attorney — not a paralegal or an assistant — and we keep you informed throughout the entire process.
We start every case with a thorough review of the charges, the police report, and any evidence the prosecution intends to use. If your rights were violated during the stop, search, or arrest, we will file the appropriate motions to suppress that evidence. If there are weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, we will find them. And if a plea agreement is in your best interest, we will negotiate hard to get you the most favorable terms possible.
You do not have to face this alone. Call our office today for a confidential consultation and let us start building your defense.
Our firm is located in Virginia Beach and serves clients throughout Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and surrounding communities. We also handle criminal matters in federal court when charges are filed at the federal level.
For more information about specific criminal charges, visit our pages on DUI defense in Chesapeake, drug charge defense in Chesapeake, assault defense in Chesapeake, and our Chesapeake criminal defense contact page.
Time matters in a criminal case. The sooner you have an attorney, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights. Contact Inman & Strickler, P.L.C. at 757-486-7055 to schedule your consultation. We are here to help.
