Criminal Law

Richmond Criminal Defense Attorneys

CowanGates PC provides experienced and effective criminal defense to people who need it most. Whether you have been charged with a minor infraction or a serious felony, consider our firm for criminal defense representation. We have extensive experience defending the rights of those arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We can assert and protect your constitutional rights.

If you or someone you know needs experienced criminal defense, contact a lawyer from CowanGates PC today. We can begin discussing the rights and options available to you. We accept credit cards and can arrange a flat-rate fee. Read about criminal law here.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense

Our firm represents individuals, including college students from area institutions, who have been charged with a variety of crimes. We understand the severity of these charges and the impact a conviction has on an individual's life. The penalties depend upon the nature of the charges. In many circumstances, our firm has been able to negotiate lesser charges. We provide aggressive criminal defense against crimes that include the following:

• Traffic violations and drunk driving
• Drug possession
• Narcotics sales
• Theft
• Grand larceny
• Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Sex crimes
• Assault
• Domestic violence
• Breaking and entering
• Underage drinking and possession of fake ID
• Conspiracy
• Murder

Since 1977, we have been representing clients in courts at all levels of the criminal justice system including federal, state, juvenile, and appellate court. If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges, it is important to understand that you have rights. Call us today at (804) 320-9100 to learn how we can help you.