Mark A. Andrews

A shareholder with Wolcott Rivers Gates, Mark A. Andrews, is an accomplished attorney who primarily handles cases involving DUI/DWI charges. Mark A. Andrews is a NHTSA certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor. He has also completed the NHTSA participant course, ARIDE course, and trainings on breath machines and blood analysis. Other law firms and lawyers routinely refer him clients that have been charged with a DWI/DUI. His strong criminal defense counsel is second to none, and he is well-known for his mastery of a wide variety of criminal and traffic charges. His law practice covers the Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Newport News regions of Virginia.

Mr. Andrews is known for genuinely caring for clients, providing top-notch legal counsel and sensitive assistance during difficult times. His service goes beyond legal strategy to understanding, comfort and regular communication. Clients praise his courageous advocacy and careful approach, showcasing an unmatched dedication to success. 

Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Mr. Andrews earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Later, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2003, subsequently gaining admission to the Virginia State Bar. He honed his legal skills as a Newport News prosecutor and as a Virginia Beach Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. As a Commonwealth's Attorney, he gained unique insights into police investigations and Commonwealth attorney-prosecutor processes. He has held various roles at esteemed law firms in Virginia.

Committed to excellence, Mr. Andrews is affiliated with several prestigious legal organizations. He belongs to the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, the National College for DUI Defense, the Virginia Bar Association, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, Chesapeake Bar Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Andrews has received a plethora of accolades for his outstanding legal acumen. Apart from holding a “Superb” rating on Avvo, he is on numerous notable legal lists, including:

• The Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
• Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award
• The Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite in Criminal Law