Criminal Defense Lawyers Chesapeake VA

Anthony Montagna is one of the top CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS CHESAPEAKE, VA,

175 + YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE
425 MONTICELLO AVENUE NORFOLK, VA 23510, SUITE A
757-625-3500
FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS CHESAPEAKE VA

When accused of committing a felony or a misdemeanor in Chesapeake, VA or any where in Hampton Roads, VA, it is important to hire the tenacious Chesapeake, VA criminal defense lawyers, like Anthony L. Montagna, III and his partners who are capable of fighting hard to defend your rights. As Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chesapeake, VA, Anthony and his partners understand that there is nothing more concerning, stressful, and difficult than knowing that you have been charged with a crime for which you may go to jail. Fortunately, when Anthony defends you in Norfolk, VA, he will explain the elements of the crimes, the penalties, and the legal process. Anthony’s Norfolk, VA Criminal Defense Office is located at 425 Monticello Avenue, Suite A, Norfolk, VA 23510 and his Newport News Criminal Defense Office is located at 4302 Huntington Avenue, Suite A, Newport News, VA 23607.

When you need immediate assistance with your criminal charge in Chesapeake, VA or any where in Hampton Roads, VA, call us today at 757-625-3500. Some criminal defense lawyers in Chesapeake, VA are not always available. At Anthony Montagna, we are available 24 hours to discuss your legal matter for charges in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News or anywhere in VA. Anthony handles all types of felony and misdemeanor charges, and is well known for outstanding results in murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault and battery, and larceny charges.

Our firm has over 150 years of combined legal experience defending individuals charged with a crime or assisting them with other legal matters. We have handled crimes ranging from murder to traffic offenses. When your life is in jeopardy, do not rely on unskilled or inexperienced counsel. Call the tenacious lawyers at Anthony Montagna when you want highly skilled and professional counsel representing you in court.

With Anthony L. Montagna, III, you can be confident that you have an experienced, traffic and criminal attorney on your side for your case in Norfolk, VA or anywhere in VA. Anthony will fight to protect you and your family. He knows that every case is important to you, and he will battle for you in court.

Anthony was born on August 19, 1968 at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. After several months, Anthony and his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, his father’s home town.

Anthony graduated from Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, VA in 1986. After graduation, Anthony attended and graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At the University of Richmond, Anthony was awarded Intermediate Honors and was a proud member of the Dean’s List. After graduating from the University of Richmond, Anthony attended and graduated from The University of Akron School of Law in 1993. Upon graduating from law school, Anthony joined his father as a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C. in Norfolk, VA.

As a partner at Montagna & Montagna, P.C., Anthony assisted individuals in many fields of law. Over the years, Anthony has handled bankruptcy, debt collection, worker’s compensation, DUI and traffic, security clearance, criminal, and corporation cases.

As the son of an attorney who served his country proudly on active duty and in the reserves in the United States Navy Jag Corps, Anthony has the necessary experience and knowledge to help you get a more desirable result. He has been involved in the law since 1993 and is well known for his knowledge of the law and familiarity with the judges in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and all of Hampton Roads, VA.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys travelling, reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family. He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter, Phoebe, who is 19 and attends Hollins University.

“Practicing since 1993, I know each case is different, and I provide personalized attention for each client,” says Anthony. “I am committed to providing my clients with zealous and skillful representation. I know that my client’s case is a serious concern, and I treat every client like I would want my family treated. I am here to guide you through the complexities of your case and to provide you simple, straightforward answers to your questions.”

In addition to representing individuals who were seriously injured as the result of the negligence of others, Anthony has successfully defended individuals charged with serious criminal and traffic offenses, like murder, rape, robbery, hit and run, and DUI. Anthony is driven to succeed and prides himself on his extensive preparatory research – vital to a favorable verdict.

Anthony strives to answer all questions, to provide regular updates and return all phone calls. If you want an attorney who will think outside of the box, make your case a priority and work hard for you, Anthony is the attorney for you.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Traffic Offenses, DUI, Criminal Defense

FREE CONSULTATION

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY

BAR ADMISSIONS:

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Virginia Supreme Court

EDUCATION:

1993 University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH, J.D.
1990 University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, B.A., Major: Economics, Intermediate Honors, Dean’s List

OVER 150 YEARS OF COMBINED LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Many of our clients our union workers, locals, students, vacationers, and military men and women. Even if you are not familiar with the area, it is important to hire a lawyer who is familiar with the courts, clerks, and judges. For over 23 years, Anthony has been representing men and women who were mistakenly charged with a crime that they did not commit and individuals who made a mistake and need the best criminal defense attorney available. At Anthony Montagna in Newport News and Norfolk, VA, our lawyers have over 150 years of combined legal experience. You deserve the benefit of that experience.

A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

In Virginia, there are countless attorneys. However, when you may lose your freedom and go to jail, it is important to hire a lawyer who is skilled, trial tested, and reputable. Anthony Montagna is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has a stellar reputation in the community. He has handled simple traffic cases and complex felonies like rape, robbery, murder, possession with intent to distribute drugs, and burglary.

MILITARY WELCOME

UNION WORKERS WELCOME

OUR CLIENTS:

Our clients are regular people like you. We represent locals, students, people on vacation, union workers, and military men and women. When we represent a member of our armed forces, we are willing to work closely with their command. We appreciate the hard work of our armed forces, and we want to provide to you the best representation available.

PAYMENT PLANS

The Norfolk, VA criminal defense lawyers at Anthony Montagna understand that everyone does not have unlimited money. To help you from the very beginning, we offer a free consultation and make payment plans available to our clients. Most importantly, we offer discounts to seniors, students, military men and women, and union workers.

WE ARE KNOWN AS TOP CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS IN NORFOLK, VA AND ALL OF HAMPTON ROADS, VA

CITIES AND COUNTIES THAT WE SERVE

NORFOLK
VIRGINIA BEACH
NORTHAMPTON
ACCOMACK
PORTSMOUTH
CHESAPEAKE
SUFFOLK
SOUTHAMPTON
HAMPTON
NEWPORT NEWS
NEW KENT
YORK
WILLIAMSBURG/JAMES CITY
ISLE OF WIGHT

EXAMPLES OF CRIMES THAT WE DEFEND

MURDER
RAPE
ROBBERY
BURGLARY
ARSON
DRUGS
LARCENY
TRESPASS
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENSE
OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
HIT AND RUN
EMBEZZLEMENT
BRANDISHING A FIREARM
HARASSING PHONE CALLS
PROBATION VIOLATIONS
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AFTER BEING A CONVICTED FELON
ALL OTHER MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES

CONTACT US TODAY

If you have been arrested, charged or investigated for a crime in Norfolk, VA or anywhere in Virginia, you should contact us immediately. We will immediately schedule an appointment to meet with Anthony or one of his partners. We are available 24 hours a day to help you defend yourself against one of the most challenging events in your life. Our telephone number is 757-625-3500.

HIRE AN EXPERIENCED NORFOLK, VA CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEY TO DEFEND YOU

We will assist you or a family member in setting a bond hearing immediately. As Norfolk criminal defense lawyers, we have experience with the prosecutors in the surrounding cities of Virginia Beach, Newport News, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and all of Hampton Roads. Let our experienced lawyers defend you or your family members. We are conveniently located near the courthouse in Newport News and Norfolk, VA.

The top Norfolk criminal lawyers at Anthony Montagna, including Anthony Montagna, III, understand the uncertainty of what happens next following an arrest for a criminal charge. If you need a criminal lawyer, make an appointment with us. We will zealously defend you and assist you in every step of the criminal process. We will explain the elements of the crime, the burden of proof, what the Commonwealth must show, and any defenses you might have. If evidence was illegally seized, we will explain to you fruit of the poisonous tree, suppression of evidence and statements, and motions that can be filed to ensure you receive the most favorable disposition.

Whether you need representation at a preliminary hearing or trial, the attorneys at Anthony Montagna will fight for you in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News or any city or county in Virginia. Our law firm has years of legal experience, and we’ll use that experience to negotiate a favorable plea or defend your case before a judge or jury.

CALL Anthony Montagna TODAY

757-625-3500

If you have been arrested, charged or investigated for a crime, contact the law office of Anthony Montagna. Call now for a free consultation. Our criminal defense attorneys are available 24 hours a day to help you protect your rights and defend you against one of the most challenging events of your life.

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Although each case is different and results in one case do not guarantee results in other cases, some of our favorable court cases are the following:

FELONY POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE DRUGS: DISMISSED
FELONY OBJECT PENETRATION: CLIENT PLEAD TO MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY
FELONY POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE DRUGS: DISMISSED
FIRST DEGREE MURDER: CLIENT PLEAD TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY: DISMISSED
MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA: NOLLE PROSEQUI (DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE)
INDECENT EXPOSURE: DISMISSED
ROBBERY: DISMISSED
HARASSING PHONE CALLS: DISMISSED
MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: DISMISSED
MISDEMEANOR HIT AND RUN: DISMISSED
VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER: DISMISSED
RECKLESS DRIVING: DISMISSED
CONCEALED GUN: DISMISSED
DUI: DISMISSED
FELONY HIT AND RUN: REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Robert Bolden III

Tony was amazing! I initially found him online while researching lawyers in my area, and what sealed the deal was a close family friend who is an experienced lawyer themselves. They confirmed Tony was the person to go to. You can immediately tell he is experienced and knows his stuff. Every time we met, I felt valued and like I had his full attention. He took the time to make sure I understood everything at each step along the way. His paralegal Jay was equally awesome with top-tier communication throughout the entire process. I strongly recommend Tony to anyone looking for exceptional legal representation.

Marcus R

Mr Montagna goes above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend his law firm.

Zgillman

I had a great experience with Mr. Montagna, I’ve had no previous court experience and he was able to guide me very clearly. Also ended with positive results.

Gina Briccetti

I couldn't recommend a lawyer as much as I recommend Anthony. He put my best interest to the forefront of his priority, taking all aspects of my case into consideration during the duration of my trial. He had an excellent way of communicating with me, treating me like one of his family members, instead of just a client. He was super transparent with me throughout the entire timeline of my case, and prepared me for what was to be expected so nothing was a surprise. I fully trusted Anthony to fight for me and my reputation, and he displayed himself very highly during my court date. He fully committed to me for my situation, and left out no details of what the court was entailing. He recommended I go above and beyond to mend my case, and so I did. He was successful in court with me, and I would absolutely utilize him as a resource for any further needs.

Josh Burton

Extremely helpful, clear, kind, and on top of every detail. Highly recommend!

Paige Dyer

Mr. Montagna was a great lawyer. Made the process very smooth and easy. Him and his paralegal were very professional and walked me through everything to help me understand my case. He worked hard get my reckless driving bumped down to an infraction which is a win in my book. 10/10 recommend if your looking for a lawyer.

nathan wilcots

Best lawyer I can ask for. He will not make promises but will put u at ease. I definitely recommend Anthony montagna.🔥

Kisha Wray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend Anthony Montagna highly enough. From the start, he demonstrated an incredible command of the law and a clear strategy for my case. He personally called me multiple times to walk through our defense and made sure I understood every step of the process. In court, Mr. Montagna was calm, confident, and extremely sharp. His knowledge of the law and ability to execute the right strategy ultimately helped lead to the dismissal of my case. When he says he treats his clients like family, he truly means it. He and his team were professional, responsive, and supportive the entire time. A special thank you to Jay, the paralegal on his team, for helping keep everything organized and moving smoothly. If you ever need legal representation, don’t hesitate to call Anthony “The Man” Montagna. Follow his guidance and do what he asks you to do — he knows what he’s doing. Thank you again for turning what started as a stressful situation into a positive experience.

Travis Langley

Unfortunately, I got a reckless driving ticket (68mph in a 45mph zone). Looked online and searched through many lawyers to help me with my case. Montagna law was one of the firms that popped up on a simple Google search. I read all of the previous cases stated on their website and felt comfortable with my decision to hire Mr. Montagna as my lawyer to represent me. I will say it was quite expensive, but what you get in return is fantastic representation at your court hearing and I was able to get my reckless driving charge completely dismissed and didn't have to pay any court costs or anything. Ofcourse this outcome is situational per a case to case basis, but I can honestly say that Mr. Montagna will try his absolute best to get you a good outcome in court! His experience truly speaks for itself!

Tyler Brown

I cannot recommend Anthony Montagna highly enough. He represented me in a case where I was originally charged with reckless driving (96MPH in a 55MPH zone), and thanks to his skill and strategic approach in the courtroom, he was able to get the charge reduced to improper driving. That alone made a huge difference in the long-term impact on my record. What really impressed me was how he handled the judge’s initial decision to suspend my license for 10 days. Anthony didn’t just accept it, he respectfully and professionally pushed back, using his experience and knowledge of the law to advocate even harder on my behalf. Because of his persistence and expertise, the judge reconsidered. In the end, I avoided a license suspension and the maximum fine. He is not the cheapest attorney out there, but in situations like this, you truly get what you pay for. The money was absolutely well spent. He protected my driving record, my ability to work, and gave me peace of mind during a stressful situation. If you’re facing a serious traffic charge and want someone who knows how to navigate the courtroom and fight for you, Anthony Montagna is the lawyer you want in your corner. I’m extremely grateful for his help.