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    Personal injury, criminal defense, car accidents, DUI, and more — we're helping people here with all of them.

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    • Personal Injury Lawyers
      • Car Accident Lawyers
      • Truck Accident Lawyers
      • Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
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      • Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
      • Slip and Fall Lawyers
      • Wrongful Death Lawyers
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      • Settlement Process
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      • Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer
      • Domestic Violence Defense
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    MEET OUR TEAM

    Hampton Roads locals who've spent decades practicing law in — and being part of — the same communities our clients call home.

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    • Peter Decker, III
    • H. Joel Weintraub
    • Martin Thomas
    • George Neskis
    • Martin Thomas, Jr.
    • Michelle Parker
    • Jeffrey P. Partington
    • Joseph R. Rigney
    • Cole M. Roberts
    • Peter G. Decker, Jr. (1935 – 2012)
    • Lawrence Cardon (1943–2022)
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    With decades in the courtrooms of every Hampton Roads city — we put that local knowledge to work on your case.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Since 1961, The Decker Law Firm has had one job: helping people through the hardest moments of their lives. From a serious injury to a criminal charge to planning for your family’s future, our attorneys handle the full range of legal challenges people across Hampton Roads face — with the local knowledge that comes from decades in these same courtrooms. Whatever you’re up against, start here, then follow the area that fits your situation. Call 757-622-3317 for a free, no-obligation consultation, available 24/7.  

  • Personal Injury

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  • Traffic & DUI

  • Business Law

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  • HELPING PEOPLE
    HERE IN HAMPTON ROADS

    At Decker Law, we believe being a lawyer is a helping profession — and that belief has driven the firm since Peter Decker, Jr. founded it in Norfolk in 1961. His priority was always people, not power, position, influence, or profits. Decades later, that standard still guides every hire and every case; we simply don’t bring on anyone who doesn’t share it.

    It’s also why we measure success differently. Not by profits or prestige, but by the outcome we achieve for the person in front of us — because our interests are only ever served by serving the people who trust us. That people-first standard is how a Norfolk practice grew into one of the most respected firms in Hampton Roads, and it’s the same standard we bring to clients across all seven cities of the region, from our offices in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

    When you’re going through the hardest time of your life, you need more than legal expertise. You need someone in your corner who genuinely cares about the outcome. You need Decker Law.

    WHY DECKER?

      One firm for the whole matter

      Legal problems rarely stay in one lane — an accident becomes an insurance fight, a charge threatens your job, an estate becomes a dispute. One firm, five practice areas, the whole matter — not just a piece.

      Six decades in these courts

      Since 1961, we’ve represented people in the courts of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and across Hampton Roads. We know the local judges and prosecutors — and how cases actually move here, which is often what makes the difference.

      People first, every time

      We measure success by the outcome for the person in front of us — not by profits or prestige. It’s the standard Peter Decker, Jr. set in 1961, and we won’t bring on anyone who doesn’t share it.

    “Professionalism is the only word that comes to mind when asked about Decker Law Firm. Whereas other law firms were unable to make my court date, Decker Law Firm made it happen.”

    Emmanuel U.

    MEET OUR LAWYERS

    Michelle Parker

    Michelle Parker concentrates on personal injury, elder law, wills, trusts and estates, litigation, corporate law, and criminal defense. She handles civil, probate, and traffic cases throughout the seven cities of Greater Hampton Roads.

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    Cole Roberts

    A Norfolk native and former Public Defender, Cole Roberts represents clients in criminal defense and traffic matters, from reckless driving and DUI to serious felonies. He has tried numerous jury cases across the seven Hampton Roads cities.

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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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    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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    Martin Thomas, Jr.

    Martin Thomas, Jr. focuses on personal injury, criminal, and traffic law, along with contract law and civil litigation. He tries cases in the courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, and serves on Norfolk City Council.

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    Martin Thomas

    Martin Thomas is the firm’s president and managing attorney, concentrating on personal injury, criminal, and traffic law. He handles multimillion-dollar injury cases throughout Virginia and has been named to Super Lawyers for personal injury.

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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.

    MEET OUR LAWYERS

    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.

    MEET OUR LAWYERS

    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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    SEE FULL TEAM

    EXPERIENCE THE LOCAL ADVANTAGE:

    • In Norfolk
    • In Virginia Beach
    • In Chesapeake
    • In Portsmouth
    • In Suffolk
    • In Hampton
    • In Newport News

    PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

    A serious injury can upend your health, your finances, and your family’s future — usually because of someone else’s negligence. We know Virginia law and how Hampton Roads insurers try to shift blame, and we fight for the full value of your claim.

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    CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS

    Facing criminal charges means facing your future. Our defense attorneys know the local courts — Norfolk Circuit, Norfolk General District, and courts throughout the region — and fight to reduce or dismiss charges.

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    TRAFFIC & DUI LAWYERS

    In Virginia, some traffic offenses carry jail time. From a first-offense DUI to reckless driving and speeding, we work to protect your license, your record, and your freedom.

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    BUSINESS LAWYERS

    From formation to disputes, our attorneys advise Hampton Roads businesses and individuals on the legal issues that keep a company running.

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    WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE LAWYERS

    Protect what you’ve built and make sure your family is cared for. We help you plan ahead with wills, trusts, and estates tailored to Virginia law.

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    DECKER LAW BY THE NUMBERS

    • 65+

      years in Hampton Roads

    • 8

      attorneys on your side

    • 7

      Hampton Roads cities served

    HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE
    DECKER LAW HAS HELPED

  • Eddie

    Great experience working with Mr. Thomas and Marley. They were a huge help after i went through my automobile accident last year.

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  • Tyeisha R.

    I highly recommend the Decker Law Firm to anyone needing legal help or dealing with an accident. They are reliable, dedicated, and made a difficult time much easier for me. A special thank you to my lawyer Jeff P. and his paralegal for their hard work and support throughout the process.

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  • Kadashia R.

    Hi I would like to write a review about Mr.Roberts. He was phenomenal with working on my case. I was there for a DUI and he got my case dismissed.He actually showed me that he cared about getting my issue resolved and in order. I HIGHLY recommend this law firm but most importantly recommend Mr. Roberts.

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  • George S.

    My vehicle was damaged in the parking lot area where I reside and I had a discussion with Attorney Joe Rigney he was very accurate legally in explaining to me what my rights are he was direct and straight to the point and I understood clearly everything he said no nonsense. I would recommend Decker to anyone.

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  • Robin P.

    Absolutely the best attorney I’ve ever worked with! George Neskis was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my son’s case. George’s guidance and persistence delivered results beyond what I expected. It’s a rarity to find someone so skilled yet so approachable. I’m forever grateful and will always recommend George Neskis to anyone who needs a dedicated advocate.

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  • Ms. Tyndall

    My experience with this firm, I can’t put into all the words to describe how much they care. Lawyers get a bad reputation, but Mr. Thomas Jr, stands out. Not all apples are bad, and he does what he can and then some. I will definitely refer anyone to them. Please keep up the outstanding work and standing out from the rest.

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  • NOT SURE WHERE YOUR CASE FITS?

    Most people who call us aren’t certain which of these areas their situation falls under — and working that out is our job, not yours. Tell us in a sentence or two what happened, and we’ll get you to the right attorney. Or call 757-622-3317 and talk it through now.

    The Decker Law Firm can handle all your legal needs. Call us at 757-622-3317 or complete the online form below to contact an experienced lawyer about the legal matter you are facing.

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    Norfolk, VA 23510

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    Virginia Beach, VA 23455

    757-938-3477

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    Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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