Reckless Driving and DUI Defense Attorneys

If you have recently been arrested for a serious driving offense in Virginia, you need to contact professional help immediately in order to protect your rights. Navigating the legal system without an experienced, specialized defense attorney can be frustrating, confusing, and stressful. Being charged with a misdemeanor or felony traffic offense can leave a permanent mark on your record and result in a number of other serious consequences.

In the last twenty years, Virginia has enacted some of the toughest driving under the influence and reckless driving laws in the country. Due to these new and more stringent laws, you could face large fines, license suspension and jail time. If you are facing a second or third offense, the consequences become even more serious.

Instead of heading into your trial uninformed and at the mercy of the court, the best decision you can make now is to contact a lawyer who specializes in defending people in your situation and who has a proven track record of success – someone who can deftly analyze the circumstances of your case and outline the options for having your charges amended or reduced.

Mark Matney and Pat Bales can help you. As lawyers at the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson, L.L.C., they have devoted their practice to people who have been accused of serious traffic violations.  They spend nearly every day in court and are dedicated to analyzing and collecting evidence, forming compelling arguments, and aggressively securing the most favorable result for each of their cases.

Each case is different – and your options can be very different depending on the individual circumstances of your case. Some questions to consider include:

• Was this your first offense or a repeat offense?
• Were you driving a commercial vehicle or a privately owned vehicle?
• Was your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) very low or very high?
• Did your traffic violation involve an accident, injury, or death?
• Are you under 21?
• Were you driving with a restricted or suspended license?

Talking with a lawyer can help you find the right avenue for action for your specific case – let the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson help you find a solution that fits your case.


If you have been charged with a serious traffic violation – including reckless driving and driving under the influence – it is imperative that you seek assistance immediately. An unwise decision may have led to your current situation – start making the right choices now and let us apply our experience and expertise to your case.

Even if you are not sure how an attorney can help you and your situation, contact someone who knows the law and who can advise you how it applies to your situation. Don’t put yourself in the position of looking back and wondering whether things could have been different if you had contacted a knowledgeable lawyer who specializes in serious traffic cases. The consequences of a serious traffic offense can follow you for life. Make sure that you do everything in your power to minimize the long-term costs and penalties associated with your charges.

Contact us now for a free, no obligation consultation by calling (757) 969-5197 or by filling out the short contact form on this page. Learn what your options are. Let us help you return your life to normalcy.

1. Your license might have been suspended pending your trial. Do not drive with a suspended or revoked license under any circumstances, especially if you are awaiting trial for your offense.
2. Conviction of a serious traffic offense may result in your license being restricted. In this case, be sure that you clearly understand when and where you are allowed to legally drive and follow those rules stringently.
3. If you are convicted of DUI, you will be required to attend the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) and report to a local office within 15 days of your trial. You can find a location near you at  http://www.vasap.state.va.us/asap/.
4. Your insurance rates will increase significantly with each conviction for a serious traffic violation. Your provider may also opt to drop your coverage, forcing you to find another company to cover you for more money.
5. Serious traffic violations can vary drastically depending on the circumstances of the case. Your case and the possible penalties could change dramatically based on whether your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is very high, if you are under 21, if you were involved in an accident, if it was a repeat offense, or if you were operating a commercial vehicle. Make sure you are familiar with the minimum and maximum penalties you might be facing by visiting the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles homepage.
6. The Department of Motor Vehicles may take action to suspend your license or impose requirements in addition to what the court decides.
7. Know your rights. The best way to understand your situation and rights is to contact an experienced attorney who can explain the particulars of your case to you and take the stress of the case off of your shoulders. 

VA Reckless Driving Defense Attorneys

Based in Newport News and Virginia Beach, VA, Mark Matney and Pat Bales, of the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson, L.L.C., focus on helping their clients successfully fight reckless driving charges in Hampton Roads and the surrounding area. If you have recently been stopped for reckless driving and are facing charges, it is imperative that you contact a lawyer who concentrates on serious driving violations. Over the years, Mr. Matney and Mr. Bales have defended dozens of clients like you and spent countless days building solid cases and representing others in court – don’t face your reckless driving charges without a seasoned and knowledgeable attorney.

Serious Traffic Violations Defense Attorneys

If you are being faced with serious traffic offenses involving license issues or ASAP compliance issues, you need the immediate help and support of an experienced attorney. Mark Matney and Pat Bales, of the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson, L.L.C., with offices in Newport News and Virginia Beach, specialize in aiding those who are facing serious traffic violation charges and driving arrests. Mr. Matney and Mr. Bales spend almost every day in court defending people in situations like yours and building strong arguments in their defense. Facing a serious traffic offense involving a suspended or revoked license can be stressful – let Mark Matney and Pat Bales guide you through the system and find the best possible outcome for your individual situation. Mr. Matney and Mr. Bales serve clients defending non-DUI traffic charges throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding area.

Virginia DUI and DWI Defense

If you have recently been arrested for drunk driving, you need to take immediate steps toward assuring that you receive the best possible counsel and representation. Mark Matney and Pat Bales are experienced attorneys with the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson, L.L.C. They can help you with thedefenses unique to DUi charges. Practicing out of Newport News and Virginia Beach and serving all of Virginia and they have handled dozens of DUI cases and understands the best strategies for handling DUI cases like yours. Let them help you find the best solution for your difficult situation.

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