Virginia Tech Student Criminal Defense Attorney in Roanoke, VA

Virginia Tech Student Criminal Defense Overview

Whether on campus or off, alcohol consumption fuels many fights between college students. In turn, these battles can result in serious injuries and charges of assault and battery. Sometimes when a student is arrested for a crime of violence or drunk in public, the police also discover illegal drugs on his or her possession. No matter what the charge, a criminal felony or misdemeanor conviction on a young persons record can plague them for decades to come.

If you need strong assault and battery or drug crime defense at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia, you can count on the law office of Robert F. Rider PLC. With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Rider is an attorney with the skills and in-depth knowledge to defend against drug or alcohol-related charges. He also has significant experience with underage drinking and related offenses.

College Student Defense for Drug Crimes

Whether a student is found with marijuana, cocaine, designer drugs, ecstasy,  illegal prescription drugs or any other controlled substance, engaging in the assistance of an- experienced attorney is vital. Mr. Rider defends in all areas of drug possession or related charges.

As a former prosecuting attorney, Mr. Rider brings an additional depth of knowledge to his clients’ aid. He understands how the opposing side operates and how to create an effective defense strategy. He also knows how to identify weaknesses in the opposition’s case and how to exploit such weaknesses in   defense of a client, negotiate a lesser charge or pursue alternatives for disposition. 

Mr. Rider has been named as one of the leading U.S. criminal defense attorneys in the publication "Best Lawyers in America” (in Criminal Defense) for more than 20 years. He has been also selected for inclusion in "Virginia Super Lawyers" in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Arrange a Free Initial Consultation With a Lawyer

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, the law office-also serves clients in Blacksburg and Montgomery County and in Radford City and Pulaski County. To arrange a free, no obligation initial consultation about any criminal defense matter, call the office locally at 540-283-9895 or toll free at 866-271-8852.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Virginia Tech Student Underage Drinking Defense in Roanoke, VA

Areas of Practice

• Virginia Tech Student Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
• Criminal Law