CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
If you’ve been arrested or are facing serious criminal charges, the most important decision you’ll make right now is choosing the right defense attorney.
Haugh & Lemm, PLLC is a criminal defense firm based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our criminal practice is led by John Haugh, who spent most of a forty-year career as a prosecutor, including fifteen years as Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney in Hampton, before turning to the defense side.
Criminal Defense Representation That’s Relentless, Strategic, and Local.
Why Choose Haugh & Lemm?
Trial-Tested Legal Strategy
You’ll leave your consultation with a clear plan to defend your case based on your unique situation, immediately building your defense like we’re heading to trial.
Local Court Experience
Our attorneys know the legal system in state and local inside and out, and are experienced in federal and appellate courts as well.
One-on-One Representation
From day one, you have direct contact with your attorney and our team.
Confidential Case Review
We’ll listen without judgment and assess your situation immediately.
Prosecutorial Insight
With a former Chief Deputy Prosecutor on our team, we know how prosecutors think and how to counter their case.
Relentless Advocacy
We fight to protect your rights, challenge every piece of evidence, and reduce or dismiss charges whenever possible.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES
DUI/Serious Traffic Offenses
A DUI conviction in Virginia can mean jail time, license suspension, and skyrocketing insurance rates—even for a first offense.
We defend:
- First-time and repeat DUI
- Refusal to take a breath or blood test
- Reckless driving and speeding over 85 mph
- Driving without a license or on a suspended license
Serious Drug Charges
Virginia enforces some of the harshest drug laws in the country. But harsh doesn’t mean unbeatable.
We defend against:
- Drug possession (Schedule I–VI)
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Drug manufacturing and trafficking
- Prescription fraud
- Marijuana, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine charges
Violent Crimes
Violent crime charges can carry long prison terms, felony records, and devastating reputational harm.
We defend some of the toughest charges, including:
- Assault and battery
- Domestic violence
- Robbery and burglary
- Firearm and weapons offenses
- Manslaughter and homicide
Financial and Property Crimes
Our experienced team handles other serious criminal offenses that may require significant experience in financial and property crimes.
We defend:
- Theft
- Fraud
- Larceny
- Credit card theft/fraud
- Burglary
- Shoplifting
- Forgery and uttering
Criminal Defense FAQs
What makes Haugh & Lemm's criminal defense approach different?
We provide a trial-tested strategy from day one, direct access to your attorney, and prosecutorial insight from a former Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney. We build your defense immediately and fight to reduce or dismiss charges whenever possible.
Which criminal cases do you handle?
We defend DUI and serious traffic offenses, serious drug charges, and violent crimes, including assault and battery, domestic violence, forgery, theft, credit card fraud, larceny, shoplifting, robbery, burglary, firearm/weapons offenses, manslaughter, and homicide.
What should I do right after an arrest in Williamsburg?
Exercise your right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Write down what happened, and contact a lawyer ASAP.
How long does a criminal case take in Virginia?
Every case is different, so it's important to contact an attorney ASAP. Generally speaking, misdemeanors may move in weeks to a few months. Felonies, however, usually take longer because of grand jury, discovery, and motions.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Your summons or warrants, court notices, any protective orders, prior records, names of witnesses, photos or videos, and questions you want answered.
Serving Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton Roads, York County, James County, and the surrounding areas.
Every minute counts—
contact us today!
The prosecution is already building its case; let's start building your defense NOW.
Call us at (757) 272-0003 or complete the form to get started.
