When you’re hurt or you’re charged in Hampton Roads, the lawyer you hire should already know the courthouse your case will be heard in. Decker Law has practiced here since 1961 — Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News. Eight attorneys, most of whom grew up in these cities, and more than 58,000 clients since 1995. Find your city below, or call 757-622-3317 for a free consultation — we’re available 24/7.
In Norfolk
In Virginia Beach
In Chesapeake
In Portsmouth
In Suffolk
In Newport News
In Hampton
THE LOCAL ADVANTAGE IS A REAL THING
It sounds like a slogan. It isn’t. It’s the difference between a lawyer who has to look up which Norfolk courtroom your case will be heard in and one who was standing in it last week.
Here is what it actually gets you. Someone who knows what the court will expect before you file. Someone who knows the intersection you’re describing without pulling up a map. Someone who has argued in front of the judge you’re about to meet, and who can tell you honestly what happens next instead of what you’d like to hear.
Decker Law has been doing that since 1961. Eight attorneys, most of them raised in these cities, more than 1,500 clients last year and more than 58,000 since 1995 — nearly all of them within an hour of our Norfolk office.
BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER
Eight attorneys, not eighty
Every one of them practices across Hampton Roads, and most of them grew up in these cities. You won’t be handed to whoever is free.
About 190 clients each
Enough to keep us in court most weeks. Few enough that nobody’s file sits waiting its turn behind a thousand others.
You’ll speak to one of them
Not an intake screener deciding whether your case is worth passing up the line. The attorney who takes your call is the attorney who takes your case.
WHAT KNOWING A PLACE ACTUALLY GETS YOU
“Local” is the easiest claim in legal advertising and the hardest to substantiate, so here is what it means in practice.
It means we have appeared before nearly every judge in this region, and we know how each courthouse runs — which dockets move quickly, what a given court expects from a continuance motion, how long a Tuesday arraignment calendar actually takes. It means when a client tells us the crash happened at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel approach at 5:15 in the afternoon, nobody has to look it up. It means knowing which intersections generate the same collision over and over, and which insurance adjusters handle this region.
It also means something less tactical. Our attorneys sit on the boards, coach the teams, and belong to the churches and civic leagues in the cities where they try cases. They are not visiting. When a case is over, they are still here — which is a different kind of accountability from a firm that can leave the market.
“Decker Law Firms reputation is premier in the Hampton Roads region for good reason: They get the job done.”
Sam S.
MEET OUR LAWYERS
Peter Decker, III
Peter Decker, III focuses his practice on criminal, traffic, and personal injury. He regularly practices in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News.
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George Neskis
George Neskis represents clients charged with criminal and traffic offenses — from DUI and reckless driving to felony matters — and also handles personal injury. A former Norfolk Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, he practices across all seven Hampton Roads cities and has been named to Super Lawyers for criminal defense.
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Joel Weintraub
Joel Weintraub has been practicing law for over 40 years and focuses his practice on civil litigation involving disputes between individuals and corporations. Joel’s recent cases involve corporate litigation, personal injury, business law, will and trust contests and interpretation, shareholder rights, and estate administration.
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Joseph Rigney
A Chesapeake native and former prosecutor, Joseph Rigney focuses on personal injury and criminal defense, including traffic law. He tries both civil and criminal cases in the courts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
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Jeffrey Partington
A Virginia Beach native, Jeffrey Partington serves clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and business law, and has worked both sides of the aisle. He practices in the courts of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Suffolk.
This is a “Class A” law firm. I had the opportunity to be represented by Joel Weintraub, who is not only a stand-up guy, but an unbelievable lawyer. I would recommend Joel Weintraub to anyone seeking representation. He truly is a brilliant lawyer.His paralegal is also a complete asset to this firm. She went above and beyond to ensure that all of my questions were answered in a timely manner and provided assistance whenever necessary. Overall my experience with this firm was absolutely remarkable. Thank you Joel and team for everything!
I cannot recommend The Decker Law Firm highly enough!Recently, I had the pleasure of working with one of their newest attorneys, Joe Rigney, and I was beyond impressed. Joe stepped into my difficult situation with both confidence and compassion. He took the time to understand every aspect of my circumstances, asked thoughtful questions, and carefully walked me through my options. It was clear he was determined to find the best path forward for me, and his dedication and attention to detail made all the difference.
I was very happy with the work Jeff Partington did on my case, and the Decker law firm , confidently and meticulously covering all the details of my case, when we stepped into the courtroom that day, I was glad he was my lawyer. He actually took the time to make sure, i understood and had no questions, thank you for ALL your help.
Attorney Jeff Partington with a few minutes on the phone was able to put all my worries to rest on a car accident from last year my “friend” cause. He gave me the exact defense, citation, and all the information I would need to protect myself in court for nothing more than a few minutes of my time. Super helpful and very knowledgeable and understanding!
Attorney Cole Roberts has been my go to for many situations. My family, friends anyone I refer to him have always come out on top. He will fight to make sure you get the right justice. Another thing I Love is he always available he answers his phone. Never leaves you wondering. If you’re looking for a good criminal or accident attorney He’s Your Guy!!!
Tell us what happened and where. We’ll tell you which of our attorneys knows that courthouse best — or, if it isn’t a case for us, who does. Free, no obligation. Call 757-622-3317 any time.
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