David Whaley

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David Whaley: Attorney with Whaley Paules, LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

David Whaley is an attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. Here are some key details about his background, practice areas, honors and awards, representative cases, and professional associations:

Background:

Native of West Virginia.

Earned his law degree from the University of Richmond.

Founded the law firm of David Whaley LLC in Richmond in 1979, which is now known as Whaley Paules, LLC.

Practice Areas:

Focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

Honors and Awards:

Named to Super Lawyers in multiple years from 2009 to 2023.

Ranked Tier 1 Criminal Defense: General Practice in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® in 2021.

Named Lawyer of the Year, Criminal Defense: General Practice, by Best Lawyers® in 2021.

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in Criminal Defense: General Practice.

Holds the AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating.

Representative Cases:

United States vs. Fulcher, 250 F. 3rd 244, United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.

United States vs. Fulcher, 188 F. Supp. 2nd 627, United States District Court, Western District of Virginia.

Colonial First Properties vs. Henrico County VA, 166 F. Supp. 2nd 1071, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia.

Commonwealth v. Taylor, 256 Va. 514, and many others.

Professional Associations:

Richmond Bar Association.

Virginia Bar Association.

Virginia State Bar.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Richmond, B.A., 1977
Law School Attended:
University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Virginia; 1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit; 1990, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Birth Information:
Welch, West Virginia, June 7, 1953
Reported Cases:
Virginia Supreme Court: Commonwealth v. Taylor, 256 Va.514; Harris v. Commonwealth, 241 Va. 146; Coe v. Commonwealth, 231 Va. 83; Wright v. Commonwealth, 224 Va. 502; Stover v. Commonwealth, 222 Va. 618. Court of Appeals of Virginia: Kromer v. Commonwealth, 45Va.App.812; Boyd v. County of Henrico, 42 Va. App. 495: Boyd v. County of Henrico, 41 Va. App. 1; Raja v. Commonwealth, 40 Va. App. 710; Yancey v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 510; Lewis v. Commonwealth, 26 Va. App. 113; Clifton v. Commowealth, 22 Va. App. 178; Richmond v. Commowealth, 22 Va. App 257; Deer v. Commonwealth, 17 Va. App. 730; Timmons v. Commonwealth, 15 Va. App. 196; Bolda v. Commonwealth 15, Va. App. 315; Darnell v. Commonwealth, 12 V Va. App.a. App. 948; Boblett v. Commonwealth, 10 Va. App. 640; Harris v. Commonwealth 9, Va. App. 355.; Bosworth v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 567; Wynn v. Commonwealth, 5 Va. App. 283; Dickerson v. Commonwealth, 2 Va. App. 473.
ISLN:
902822359

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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    5.0/5.0

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    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Silver Client Champion

Unfortunately I didn't have the money to hire a lawyer. Despite the fact that he knew I could not pay him, Mr. Whaley spoke at length with me and helped me immensely by pointing me toward the statute...

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