Law Firm Overview

Todd Stone and Claire Cardwell of Stone & Cardwell, P.L.C. are Richmond, Virginia criminal defense, DUI, and personal injury attorneys. They represent clients across Virginia including the cities of Richmond, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg and the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, New Kent, Charles City, Essex, Tappahannock, Spotsylvania, Prince William, Dinwiddie and Powhatan.

The greatest advantage Stone & Cardwell offers their clients is their understanding of what defense is necessary. Together they have over thirty years of experience handling criminal cases in Virginia. In that time they have earned a reputation for providing quality legal services. Claire Cardwell was formerly the Chief Deputy Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Richmond, handling homicides and high profile cases. Todd Stone headed the Violent Crimes Unit and the Juvenile Unit. They are admitted to try cases in both Federal courts and Virginia state courts.

Claire Cardwell and Todd Stone know from experience that winning a criminal case, DUI, or personal injury case is generally about preparation and building trust with their clients. They take time to listen to their clients and understand their situation, then work diligently to prepare their cases for the best possible outcome.

As Virginia, personal injury attorneys, Todd Stone and Claire Cardwell bring their trial experience to each and every case. While most personal injury cases settle out of courtroom, the reputation of Stone & Cardwell, as seasoned trial lawyers, often works to the advantage of their clients. They prepare and investigate each case as if it were going to end up before a jury and if a settlement cannot be reached, they have the trial experience to seek the best possible verdict in your favor.

If you have been or are about to be charged with a criminal offense or you have a personal injury claim and you need aggressive and experienced representation, please contact Stone & Cardwell. As former prosecutors we know what you are up against and we will use our experience and reputation to your advantage.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Products Liability Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Criminal Law Federal
• Drug Crimes

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice