Family Law

• Divorce
  Legal affairs touch upon the most important and intimate aspects of your life. When your business, your family, your liberty or your life is on the line, you need to know that you have capable, professional attorneys on your side who will fight for you and win. At the Bender Law Group, we have made it our business to provide high-quality, skilled and aggressive representation in the areas of Virginia criminal defense, DUI, divorce and family law, personal injury and civil litigation. Call on our skilled litigators and negotiators when you have a serious legal issue to resolve, and we’ll be there for you.
• Child Support
  Both parents are required by law to support their children financially. In a split, the court will turn to the Virginia child support guidelines to come up with an amount the noncustodial parent must pay to the parent with primary custody. We can help by making sure all applicable income is reported accurately and completely, as well as any special needs of the child that may justify a deviation from the formula, so the judge can make a fair award of child support. We are also there for you post-divorce if a material change in circumstances leads one of the parents to return to court and seek a modification of the support amount. Changes in either parent’s income or the needs of the child may justify a modification up or down of the initial support amount.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Although the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to encourage frequent and continuing contact between the child and each parent when appropriate, child custody and visitation decisions are made in the best interests of the child, as determined by the court. Some of the factors considered by the court include...
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  The issues decided in a Virginia divorce immediately alter your domestic relations and continue to affect you and your family in numerous ways for years into the future. We provide strong representation from the outset, making sure you are fairly represented in matters including child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support, and the division of marital property. We’ll work with you and your partner’s attorney to create practical marital settlement agreements that meet your needs, or we’ll forcefully litigate any contested matter that can’t be resolved outside of the courtroom. Call our office for help with divorce, custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements and other important aspects of Virginia domestic relations law.
• Spousal Support
  The Virginia State Bar also maintains a page on Divorce in Virginia, with abundant information on grounds for divorce, no-fault divorce, annulment, property rights, spousal support and more. This page includes a short video as well as the ability to download the information in brochure format. Another page deals specifically with financial issues in Virginia divorce.
• Annulment

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Count on the Bender Law Group to provide strong, professional representation in any criminal law matter in Virginia, including all of the following...
• DUI/DWI
  Like elsewhere in the U.S., you can be arrested for DUI in Virginia if a chemical breath test reveals your blood alcohol content (BAC) to be.08% or higher. This is known as a
• Traffic Violations
  A. Any ticket with points can negatively impact your insurance premiums. Also, many states, like North Carolina, will translate what happens in Virginia to their own DMV records. In particular, if convicted of going 15 mph above the speed limit, a simple speeding ticket in Virginia, will likely be reported to the North Carolina DMV which will suspended your privileges to drive for 30 days. A reckless ticket here can also result in a license suspension there. An experienced defense lawyer can help.
• Sex Crimes
  Sex Offenses – Even just being charged with a sex offense can disrupt your life at home, at work and in the community, and a vigorous defense against the charges or a well-reasoned plea bargain is necessary to clear your good name. Conviction of certain sex crimes can land you on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for decades or even the rest of your life. The Bender Law Group defends individuals charged with sexual assault, solicitation, prostitution, Internet sex crimes and other Virginia sex offenses. We also represent individuals attempting to remove themselves from the registry.
• Robbery
  Violent Crime – A conviction for a violent crime, especially a felony, can brand you as a dangerous person in the eyes of the law, your employer and your neighbor, with the possibility of serious jail or prison time. Certain violent offenses also count as “strike offenses” in Virginia, which can lead to a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Every violent crime arrest should be vigorously challenged with all applicable defenses, including self-defense, defense of others, provocation or others. From simple assault to robbery and homicide, the experienced and successful Richmond criminal defense attorneys at the Bender Law Group provide strong, effective defense of violent crime charges.
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
  White Collar Crime – State and federal law enforcement agencies often spend months or years building up white collar cases before charges are ever filed, placing defendants at a significant disadvantage upon arrest. Additionally, white collar offenses often involve extremely lengthy, complicated and highly technical statutes that are so complex even scholars and experts disagree over what type of activity may violate the law. We’ll represent you while an investigation is ongoing and work to prevent charges from being filed in the first place, or provide knowledgeable and assertive representation in a prosecution for fraud, embezzlement, securities or tax crimes, Internet crimes and other white collar offenses.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Circuit courts have jurisdiction over all felony offenses in Virginia, as well as appeals of misdemeanors from district court or crimes which were originally charged in circuit court. The circuit courts also have jurisdiction over juveniles between the ages of 14 and 18 who have been charged with a felony and had their case certified or transferred from juvenile and domestic relations district court. Contact information for selected Virginia Circuit Courts can be found below. Other courts can be found by clicking here...
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
  U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration – The mission of the DEA is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and prosecute individuals charged with federal drug crimes.
• Assault
  “I hired David as my lawyer and he did an amazing job. This was my first time getting in trouble for anything. I was wrongly accused of assault and battery...”
• Murder
• Probation Violation
  Probation Violations – Getting probation instead of jail time is often considered an excellent result in a criminal prosecution, but the terms of probation can be very strict, and violation of probation can result in immediate sentencing or an even longer probation period, with even more and greater restrictions imposed. Probation cannot be altered or revoked without due process of law; we’ll make sure you are fairly heard and provide a strong case against an alleged probation violation.
• Homicide
• Arson
• Manslaughter
• Internet Crimes
• Prostitution
• Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Legal disputes cannot always be prevented, and once they come about, they won’t just go away on their own. Some percentage of disputes can be resolved informally through expert negotiation, while others may need to be litigated in the courts in order to reach a resolution. The seasoned Virginia trial lawyers at Bender Law Group are prepared to take on your civil dispute and provide able, effective representation to resolve the matter at the earliest stage and in your best interests. Call on our attorneys for help with contract disputes, construction law matters, and pre-litigation dispute resolution in Richmond and Virginia statewide.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
  Bender Law Group represents contractors, subcontractors, and others involved in construction litigation. Timelines for construction projects are tight, and it’s important that work gets done on time and according to specifications. Contractors and subs want to get paid on time, including progress payments and payment upon completion according to the contract. Property owners for their part want to make sure the work gets done properly. Bender Law Group represents parties in construction defect litigation, change orders, enforcement of payment bonds and performance bonds, and any other disputes which may arise.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Guided our company through litigation with precision and efficiency which resulted in a win for our company

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Suffering a personal injury because of another person’s or company’s negligence can be painful, traumatic, frustrating and disruptive to your life. One thing it surely is, is expensive. If a serious accident has thrown you out of work temporarily or permanently, you may be left wondering and worrying about how you’re going to be able to pay your doctor bills, your rent and mortgage, and continue to contribute to raising your kids or running your household. A civil claim for damages can help you get the compensation you need after a serious injury, but you’ll need an experienced, aggressive and knowledgeable attorney on your side to make sure your claims is successful, and that you get the full amount of compensation available to you.
• Auto Accidents