From violent felonies to misdemeanors, being charged with a crime in Roanoke, Va can be terrifying. But don't wait to seek help. The decisions you make now will have a huge impact on your situation. At the law firm of Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico, our Roanoke criminal attorneys work tirelessly to minimize the potential consequences of a Virginia criminal charge so you can move on with your life.
Our law firm in Roanoke has been helping Virginia residents and their families who have been charged with crimes for over 50 years. Call a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer with Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico right away. We have the qualifications and trial experience to effectively deal with a wide range of criminal matters and are here to help.
Our law firm in Roanoke has been helping Virginia residents and their families who have been charged with crimes for over 50 years. Call a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer with Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico right away. We have the qualifications and trial experience to effectively deal with a wide range of criminal matters and are here to help.
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Serving the Roanoke area for more than 50 years, Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico is a respected law firm focused on criminal defense. Our Roanoke criminal defense attorneys have a reputation for aggressively defending clients' rights at every step of the criminal justice process. We will work to minimize the potential consequences of a criminal charge on your life.
Michelle has been practicing criminal law for over 20 years, and her experience in the Roanoke area courts helps her deliver outstanding results for her clients. She believes that, regardless of perceived guilt, everyone deserves a good defense. The justice system, and in many ways peoples' liberty, depends upon making the prosecution actually prove guilt.
Rick helps people with a variety of legal issues, ranging from business formation to criminal and traffic defense. He is originally from New Jersey, but moved to Virginia to pursue an undergraduate degree in finance at Virginia Tech. From Blacksburg, he set out for Athens, Georgia where he completed law school at The University of Georgia in 1991.
It's normal to be overwhelmed with the criminal justice process when you've been charged with a crime. You may be facing an intense criminal investigation where your rights are rarely respected. You may be threatened with incarceration, large fines, and other penalties. It's important at times like this to seek the help of an experienced Roanoke criminal defense attorney.
Alcohol offenses in Virginia target drinkers who are underage, consume alcohol in public, or show signs of intoxication in public. Crimes related to alcohol tend to be misdemeanors with relatively small fines of up to $250 but if you are facing legal troubles, don't hesitate to contact an alcohol attorney from Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico today.
Reviews (10)
Richie Rodriguez
Nov 16, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Michelle was excellent, she was knowledgeable and walked me through the entire process. What to expect, what could happen. She provided me with great advice to be better prepared. At the end of the day, her knowledge and advocacy helped me mitigate my issue with ease. Highly recommend, especially for those out of towners like myself.
Michelle was excellent, she was knowledgeable and walked me through the entire process. What to expect, what could happen. She provided me with great advice to be better prepared. At the end of the day, her knowledge and advocacy helped me mitigate my issue with ease. Highly recommend, especially for those out of towners like myself.
Kelly Cooper
Dec 17, 2020
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Brian & Rachelle Smith
Nov 06, 2018
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I've worked with Rick & Michelle Derrico on many occasions. They have assisted me with legal matters related to a rental property I own, with real estate contract issues my clients have confronted, and with Homeowner Association issues, where I'm the treasurer. Without exception, in all my dealings with them, I have been very pleased with their knowledge of the law, professionalism, accessibility, and just downright common sense. They're easy to talk with. Also, as a real estate agent, they have referred several of their clients to me -- people going through divorce and families settling estates
Chris Stocker
Sep 10, 2018
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Jim Dixon
Aug 23, 2018
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The Derrico's have been doing all our legal work for years. They've done our wills, living wills, power-of-attorney, etc. Their work is always excellent, professional and at reasonable cost. They've also done trust work for us, helping dissolve an 80 year old, complicated trust that had tied up family real estate for generations.
Brian Lanham
Jul 16, 2018
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Jennifer Stanford
Jun 16, 2018
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Michelle Derrico is an exceptional lawyer who does her research, knows the law, is a trusted adviser and puts her clients at ease. We have utilized her expertise and services in multiple cases and each have resulted in a positive outcome. Michelle is easy to work with and has a great professional demeanor. We highly recommend Michelle and her team.
Keith Humphry
May 06, 2018
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Rick is the rare multi-practice attorney who actually knows more than one trick. He seems to have an encyclopedic knowledge of estate planning. Given virtually any scenario, Rick can cite personal and/or professional experience he's had with that very situation. He's mainly written wills and other documents for me and my family. However, I've also had the privilege of watching him at work in the courthouse as a trial attorney. He generally has a good rapport with clients, fellow lawyers and judges who comprise the 23rd Judicial District. He gets the job done efficiently and with good humor.
Mike Trenor
Jul 07, 2017
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Michael Bowers
Jun 02, 2017
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Michelle Derrico represented me for a reasonable fee, showed great interest in my case, was sensitive to my concerns, and open to my input. She researched and built a case which she deployed in court to great affect. My case could have potentially resulted in suspension of my license, or a jail sentence. Michelle utilized her research skill, her understanding of the Law, and her expert court room approach, to have two of my charges dropped, and a third reduced to a simple traffic ticket. I was extremely happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Michelle Derrico. I hope I never again require the
