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People go through real trouble in their lives deserving of real attention. As a public interest trial attorney, I give voice to the voiceless, defend the accused, and right wrongs for those in need. I try cases for clients with problems to solve and stories to tell. My goal is to lawyer for good.

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Lawyering
For Good

People go through real trouble in their lives deserving of real attention. As a public interest trial attorney, I give voice to the voiceless, defend the accused, and right wrongs for those in need. I try cases for clients with problems to solve and stories to tell. My goal is to lawyer for good.

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Public Interest
Trial Attorney

The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries. I narrowly focus my practice not only on trial work, but on representing clients with problems to solve and stories to tell that are in the public interest.

I am committed to fighting for clients who are fighting for their future, those accused of wrongdoing or who have experienced injustice, discrimination, or abuse. My substantial experience inside and outside of the courtroom enables me to level the playing field for anyone who may feel powerless against the criminal legal system or other predatory parties: an agency, employer, business, academic institution, landlord, or individual, among others.

As a former Prosecutor and Policy Advisor for the City of Richmond, a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps and Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as an Advocate for reform in the City and the Commonwealth, I have built my career, as both an attorney and a civil servant, in defense of the public good.

Winning your case through live advocacy requires unique expertise that only comes with years of trial experience. Many attorneys settle cases, but I focus my practice on trials and oral arguments. I’ve honed my skills in many forums – from courtrooms to administrative hearings to boards and panels to arbitration and even the public square.

Every person deserves an aggressive, creative, and personalized strategy. I have handled first-degree murder juries, grievance panels for deputy fire chiefs, and many matters in between, with the same dedication, energy, and creativity all trial work deserves. Through advocacy, I aim to live a life of servant leadership for my clients.

Public Interest
Trial Attorney

The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries. I narrowly focus my practice not only on trial work, but on representing clients with problems to solve and stories to tell that are in the public interest.

I am committed to fighting for clients who are fighting for their future, those accused of wrongdoing or who have experienced injustice, discrimination, or abuse. My substantial experience inside and outside of the courtroom enables me to level the playing field for anyone who may feel powerless against the criminal legal system or other predatory parties: an agency, employer, business, academic institution, landlord, or individual, among others.

As a former Prosecutor and Policy Advisor for the City of Richmond, a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps and Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as an Advocate for reform in the City and the Commonwealth, I have built my career, as both an attorney and a civil servant, in defense of the public good.

Winning your case through live advocacy requires unique expertise that only comes with years of trial experience. Many attorneys settle cases, but I focus my practice on trials and oral argument, and I’ve honed my skills in many forums – from courtrooms to administrative hearings to boards and panels to arbitration and even the public square. Every person deserves an aggressive, creative, and personalized strategy. I have handled first degree murder juries, grievance panels for deputy fire chiefs, and many matters in between, with the same dedication, energy, and creativity that all trial work deserves. Through my advocacy, I aim to live a life of servant leadership for my clients.

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Jim
Tom worked as my criminal defense attorney when I was baselessly charged with a major felony for a crime I did not commit. From the day I was charged, he worked tirelessly to press for the most favorable release conditions while awaiting trial, to argue for dismissal at each court hearing, and to gather evidence of my innocence in preparation for presenting the case. Ultimately, because of his zealous defense, the prosecution fully dropped the charges against me with no plea deal or other adverse outcome. Tom then assisted me in successfully pursuing the expungement of the charges from my record. I cannot recommend Tom highly enough; he was, at all times, respectful, competent, engaged, and sensitive to how stressful this situation was to me and my family. There is nobody I would rather have as an advocate and attorney. Tom Barbour is who you need in your corner.
Response from the owner:Jim, I can safely say that I will never forget you or your case – a truly innocent person, wrongfully charged with a significant felony, for a crime that was prosecuted in Court and in the media purely for political reasons. What a time to be alive – this situation presented some of the worst of what our criminal justice system can do to people. I am both truly sorry that you had to go through this ordeal while also incredibly honored that you chose me to serve you as your criminal defense attorney and ultimately as your expungement lawyer. After personally assisting you with turning yourself in and advocating for you in the Magistrate’s hearing, I immediately turned my attention to getting you out on bond and investigating the bogus allegations against you. At your preliminary hearing, we caught the lead detective on cross examination in a serious error he made during his investigation. Based on that discovery, the truth ultimately won out in Circuit Court: the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office dismissed your case, and we got your records sealed at your expungement hearing. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and the cause of justice in this case – we will definitely stay in touch!
Dana Perry
“It was a pleasure working with reckless driving Attorney Barbour on my reckless driving case. He was very easy to work with, professional, and understanding throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, I received the best possible outcome. Highly recommend!”
LaTonya Thompson
TOM IS THE BEST CRIMINAL/DUI ATTORNEY AROUND. HE IS AMAZING! DON’T HESITATE IN HIRING HIM! JUST DO IT! HE FIGHTS FOR YOU LIKE NONE OTHER. WORDS CAN NOT DESCRIBE HIM! ALL I CAN SAY IS HE WAS AWESOME AND I WAS VERY PLEASED. LOVE HIM LIKE FAMILY. TRY HIM OUT AND I PROMISE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
Patricia Drolet
Saira Villatoro
Attorney Tom Barbour was super great! He helped me with my reckless driving case, was professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. He made a stressful situation feel much more manageable and was always responsive and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend Attorney Tom Barbour to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy attorney for a reckless driving case.
Response from the owner:Saira! I was honored to represent you in your reckless driving case in Hopewell. I'm excited that we got it reduced down from a criminal charge of reckless driving alleging a speed over 90 mph to a non-moving traffic infraction of defective equipment with 0 points against your license -- that's a huge win! You were a wonderful client, and I hope you'll please stay in touch. You've got my cell if you need anything -- my best to you and your family!
Calia Carrington
I wanted to take a moment to share a review of this attorney, as the experience was excellent from start to finish. He assisted someone close to me and handled everything with professionalism, confidence, and clear communication throughout the entire process. His rates were fair, and he made a stressful situation feel much more manageable with his approachable personality and sense of humor. He is both personable and highly effective in his work. Most importantly, he was thorough, strategic, and persistent in representing the case. The outcome speaks for itself, as he successfully won. If you are looking for an attorney who is skilled, dependable, and genuinely invested in his clients, I would highly recommend him.
Response from the owner:Ms. Carrington – I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity to serve your loved one so well as their criminal defense attorney. When I look back on my nearly ten (10) years of practice at this point, managing this case for my client is one of my proudest achievements. This client was actually innocent and wrongfully charged with multiple felony crimes, having been the victim of identify theft. I responded immediately in two (2) jurisdictions to get them out of jail, on bond, and back to their life as a successful young professional: school, work, and family. Over the next several months, we executed a strategy to prove their innocence to multiple prosecutors – whom, I should add, did not want to believe they had gotten these cases wrong. In one jurisdiction, I served as their trial attorney in a contested preliminary hearing to get the case dismissed. But we won: now, all cases have been dismissed, and I’ve also recently served my client as their expungement attorney to get all related criminal records sealed and expunged. My client’s academic and career goals are safe – and my hope is that they achieve success in their life that empowers them to pay this service forward onto others. Truly, I am grateful to know you all – please stay in touch!
Keli McCoy
Tom Barbour was an excellent reckless driving attorney and fought hard for me every step of the way. I had never been in trouble before and received a reckless driving charge in Virginia. The county where I was charged is known for being very strict and not lenient on reckless driving cases. Tom initially got my charge reduced to a speeding ticket, and because his fee included an appeal if necessary, he continued fighting for me and ultimately had the charge reduced to a 0-point non-moving violation. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about getting the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Tom Barbour to anyone needing a reckless driving attorney in Virginia.
Derril Wikel
My experience with Mr Barbour was fantastic. I would highly recommend him for a great criminal defense attorney. He took the time to listen to me and I could always reach out to him at anytime and he would always promptly get back to me. He obtained a very favorable outcome for me in my case. He also traveled out of his immediate area to represent me, and that was greatly appreciated. To sum things up, Mr Barbour has been absolutely the best criminal defense attorney that I have ever worked with!
Nathan Lambert
Had a reckless driving ticket tom did a wonderful job communicating and informing me. He got the case dismissed and was a wonderful lawyer will use again in the future if needed
curtis winn
Thank you for providing excellent service as an expungement attorney in resolving my expungement situation. I appreciate all your professional help and highly recommend you as an expungement attorney.
Response from the owner:Hey, Mr. Winn -- it really was my pleasure representing you in your expungement hearing in Richmond. Your case presented an interesting situation: the felony charge we successfully expunged was so old that we had to proffer your personal testimony that the case had been dismissed in order to establish your eligibility for an expungement. I'm so glad we were able to convince the prosecutor and the Judge to see it our way. Thank you for trusting me to provide you this service -- my best to you and your family and please stay in touch!
jann Foley O’Neal
A great lawyer for Reckless Driving cases!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Jann! I’m excited that we were able to get your criminal charge of Reckless Driving amended all the way down to a non-moving traffic infraction of Defective Equipment with zero (0) points against your license. Congratulations again on your recent nuptials – I wish you happiness and success!
Jennifer Higgs
I had an excellent experience working with Tom Barbour, Esq. He gave us all the facts up front. He looked into the case first before taking any money from us. He was very informative and we learned a lot. He got my daughter‘s case dismissed and expunged all in one day. I would definitely recommend him.
Tony Zheng
Tom was my traffic attorney and was very patient throughout the entire court process. We had to delay my court case due to numerous reasons including not having the best outcome during the first hearing. The judge in my case was very strict with CDL holders but after some suggestions from Tom, we ultimately got my case dismissed! Highly recommend Tom and I will be in touch with him for any future cases.
Amy Scott
Tom is an awesome criminal defense lawyer! He exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Not only did he answer calls promptly but he even took time on the weekend and made sure I was 100% ready for the upcoming case. Highly recommend, he is the best!
anika anderson
Tom Barbour provided exceptional representation and made the entire process as stress-free as possible. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. Thanks to his hard work and expertise, my expungement was successful. I’m incredibly grateful for the outcome and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a dedicated criminal defense attorney.
Breanna
I am incredibly grateful for Mr. Barbour. He is an outstanding defense attorney who went above and beyond, doing all the necessary ground work to help me get into and excellent program. He was patient, straightforward, and truly understanding. Instead of treating my case as another file, he took the time to look at the root of the problem and helped create a plan that would allow me to reenter society in a less stressful, more productive way. Because of his dedication, I've been given another chance and a real opportunity to get my life back on track. The plan we built together has placed me in a great program full of resources and support helping me to stay focused on being a productive citizen. Mr. Barbour is an exceptional lawyer, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a good, dedicated defense attorney who genuinely cares and fights for the best possible outcome.
Response from the owner:Breanna, I am just so proud of you and our work together. You've been struggling down a decade long road in the criminal justice system, and it is humbling for me to be a part of walking you out of that cycle forever. We had to fight back against multiple probation violations and convince your probation officers, judges, and prosecutors across multiple jurisdictions, including Henrico County, Hanover County, York County, and Newport News, to give you a real opportunity at recovery. But YOU are the one who has been doing the work to manage your recovery and set yourself up for success in your life going forward. It’s inspiring to watch. Thank you for allowing me to support and defend you as your criminal defense attorney. Please stay in touch and keep me updated with how you're doing -- I'm excited for you!
mark catan
Finally a lawyer who's worth their fee and will represent a defendant like they're suppose to. Reckless driving on top of a triple digit speedo... Tom kept me out of the steel bar motel as well as the hassle of any out of state court appearances. He delivered.
Response from the owner:Mark! Thank you so much for trusting me to serve as your reckless driving attorney – the steel bar motel is no place to be, indeed! I'm glad we were able to get you sorted out and that you appreciated my representation. It was my honor to serve you and I wish you the best for your continued success!
Sharon Griffin
I can’t recommend Attorney Tom Barbour enough. He has represented me multiple times, and each experience has been outstanding. Most recently, my civil case went all the way to trial—and thanks to his expertise, preparation, and confidence in the courtroom, we won. Mr. Barbour is not only knowledgeable but also truly dedicated to his clients. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, keeps you informed throughout the process, and fights hard for the best possible outcome. Having someone in your corner who genuinely cares makes all the difference. If you’re looking for a trial attorney who delivers results and stands by you every step of the way, Mr. Barbour is the one to call.
Peter Thomas
Attorney Tom Barbour was outstanding in helping me with my speeding ticket case. As a CDL holder, this matter was extremely important to me, and he understood how serious it was for my license and career. He was professional, knowledgeable, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He made everything easy to understand and handled the case smoothly, which took a lot of stress off me. I truly appreciate his help and highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a traffic or speeding ticket case. Thank you‼️
Response from the owner:Peter – I was honored to serve as your traffic attorney! Virginia’s traffic laws are much tougher on CDL holders. In fact, there is even a law in Virginia – specifically, Virginia Code § 46.2-505 – that prohibits Virginia’s Judges from using only a driving school to reduce, dismiss, or defer a CDL holder’s traffic infractions or charges of reckless driving – even if they occurred in their personal vehicle. This means CDL holders often must do more than noncommercial drivers to get good outcomes in their traffic cases. I advise my CDL holders to take a defensive driving school as a show of good faith to the Court, and then to also provide additional mitigation evidence, like a speedometer calibration, or community service, or a police ride-along, among other options. Because you were incredibly thorough in getting this work done to prepare for trial, the Judge reduced your case to a 0-point, non-moving violation. Thank you for trusting me to represent you and to protect your CDL and your livelihood. I wish you the best for continuing success in your career!
Jawara Jefferson
I had an excellent experience working with Tom Barbour on my reckless driving case. From the very beginning, he was professional, responsive, and reassuring. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions, and truly cared about getting me the best possible outcome. Tom’s knowledge of the law and his calm, confident approach made a stressful situation much easier to handle. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, my case was resolved far better than I expected. I highly recommend Tom Barbour to anyone in need of a skilled and dependable attorney for reckless driving case. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
Response from the owner:Mr. Jefferson – it was my pleasure to serve as your reckless driving attorney and to get your case dismissed! We were in a tough jurisdiction, but the Judge was impressed with the work you’d done to prepare for Court and agreed to dismiss your reckless driving case. Thank you for being so responsive and diligent in following my advice to get ready for your trial date – this outcome was truly a collaborative effort. Should you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to be in touch – you’ve got my cell!
Frank Austin
Tom Barbour is a fantastic reckless driving attorney. Tom took on my case and gave great guidance for the best possible outcomes. And great news, my case was dismissed after I followed his advice! I highly recommend Tom if you want the best results for your case.
Brenda Cason
Absolutely best attorney , he returned phone calls , would talk to you on weekends, spent actual in person time with you. He traveled 2 hrs to represent us. He took time and was fair and honest. Local attorney's wouldn't do any of the above, Mr. Barbour work to get the best outcome possible . We can't thank him enough !
charlie fulcher
Great job representing me during my traffic violation. The process was super easy. I highly recommended Tom, very knowledgeable. Thank you everything.
Melquan Freeman
My experience with Tom Barbour was nothing short of the best. He is bar far one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Virginia. He explains and keeps you updated every step of the way so there’s no confusion or concerns on your behalf. I highly suggest if you’re in or have previously obtained any criminal offenses that you contact Mr.Barbour to help you with your case!
Response from the owner:Melquan, I have very much appreciated knowing and serving you as your criminal defense attorney. We made the most of a tough criminal case, here, and kept you out of jail, in your job, and with your family. I was especially proud that you were never incarcerated at any point in this process, as we won multiple bond arguments over the Commonwealth’s objection to keep you out of jail pending trial. To achieve that, I assisted in turning you in twice by meeting you at the jail and waiting with you in the holding area to advocate for you in your Magistrate hearings – once, after the prosecutor brought delayed charges without telling us in a failed attempt to lock you up. These results require dedicated attention and quick assistance to clients, and I was grateful for the opportunity to serve you through this difficult situation. I’m honored to hear that you appreciated my efforts, and I hope you’ll please stay in touch!
yosi Assefa
Tom Barbour is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who truly knows how to get results. He handled my cases with professionalism, confidence, and clear communication every step of the way. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I’ve won two cases with him, and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you and deliver real outcomes, I highly recommend Tom Barbour.
Response from the owner:Yosi, I’ve really appreciated getting to know you over the years and watching you develop as a young professional. And I’ve been honored to serve as both your criminal defense attorney and your expungement lawyer in some tough situations. Thankfully, we were able to get your criminal case dismissed so that we can also pursue an expungement for you. By keeping your record clean, we are protecting your future opportunities. It will be exciting to watch you graduate from college and succeed in your business – and I hope we will please stay in touch!

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