Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Richmond, VA

The founder of her eponymous law firm, Jacqueline M. Reiner has a diverse practice that encompasses criminal defense, family law matters, and personal injury litigation. Based in Richmond, she represents clients throughout Virginia as well as in New York state. Ms. Reiner is admitted to practice in both of those jurisdictions, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.

In her criminal defense practice, Ms. Reiner provides advocacy on behalf of people who are facing misdemeanor or felony charges. Her caseload has included driving under the influence of alcohol, traffic violations, drug possession and trafficking, weapons violations, sex crimes, burglary, assault, homicide and embezzlement. Ms. Reiner has been able to obtain acquittals and charge dismissals for many of her clients, and in other cases, she has negotiated favorable plea bargain agreements with the prosecution.

Ms. Reiner has also helped many clients whose marriages have come to an end, and she advises them on such divorce issues as property division, parenting time, and spousal and child support, helping them in many cases to reach an accord through negotiating a settlement agreement or, in the event that litigation is necessary, arguing on their behalf in family court. Her family law experience has also encompassed grandparents’ custody and visitation rights, the preparation of prenuptial agreements, and modifications to existing support and parenting orders.

In her personal injury practice, Ms. Reiner has obtained significant compensation for people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in cases involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. She is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and a member of several professional organizations.