Gregory R. Sheldon
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Richmond, VA
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009, 2011 - 2014
Gregory R. Sheldon is an attorney at Bain Sheldon PLC. Mr. Sheldon has over 20 years of experience and practices in several areas of law, including criminal defense, domestic relations, landlord-tenant and personal injury law. He represents clients throughout central Virginia and the Tidewater area.
In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Sheldon handles cases involving drug crimes, DUI, license restoration and traffic matters. As a domestic relations attorney, he takes on guardianship cases, particularly when the issues involved intersect with criminal defense matters.
Mr. Sheldon is a respected and established legal professional. He draws upon his years of experience to provide strong representation to Virginia residents. He is a seasoned negotiator and works hard to obtain the best possible results for his clients. Although he is skilled in out-of-court negotiation, when trial is necessary, he is an aggressive courtroom advocate.
Outside of his law practice, Mr. Sheldon stays involved in his legal community through membership in various professional organizations. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section, as well as the Richmond Bar Association and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has lectured and served as a panelist for several professional events and training seminars.
Born in Staten Island, New York, Mr. Sheldon graduated cum laude from Franklin & Marshall College with a bachelor’s degree. He earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. He received his license to practice law in 1999, which qualified him to appear before all Virginia state courts.
- 70%Criminal Defense
- 10%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10%Family Law
- 10%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Traffic Violations, DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury - Plaintiff
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2009, 2011 - 2014
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About Gregory R. Sheldon
First Admitted: 1999, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.bainsheldon.com/staff-member/gregory-r-sheldon/
Pro bono/Community Service
- Pro Bono Protective Order Project, Chesterfield, Virginia
Bar/Professional Activity
- Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Richmond Criminal Bar Association; Chesterfield County Bar Association; Representative of Chesterfield Bar Association to Bench-Bar Conference, 2008-2009
- Virginia State Bar, Section on Criminal Law, Member
- Richmond Bar Association
- Virginia, 1999
Educational Background
- Franklin and Marshall College B.A., cum laude, 1996
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Guardian ad litem
- Certified by Indigent Defense Counsel to handle Felonies, Misdemeanors and all Juvenile Cases; Certified to sit Second Chair on Capital Cases
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Bench Bar Conference-- "Judge, I want a program, but I ain't got no money!", Panel Member, 2009
- Division of Forensic Science Forensic Investigator Training Seminar, Guest Lecturer on Defense Perspective, 2012
- Chesterfield County Police Department Training Seminar on Interrogation Techniques and Issues, 2009
- Third Year Practice Class, University of Richmond School of Law for the Honorable Frederick G. Rockwell, Guest Lecturer, 2012
- Family vacation hasn’t really started until your mom texts WE WENT GROCERY SHOPPING LAST NIGHT DID YOU WE ARE GETTI… https://t.co/YyozyOoVh4
- I’m pretty sure my mom was talking about a sub shop when she said “they have 4 inches if you don’t want too much,” but really who knows
- @ReallyMomVa Why do you hate me
- Accidentally ordered baked potato chips so now I know what sadness tastes like.
- Left the house, do not recommend. https://t.co/Tcybt7wUqR
Last Updated: 8/11/2022