Speeding Ticket Attorney in Richmond, VA

Over 20 Years of Virginia Traffic Defense from a Richmond-Rooted Firm

A speeding ticket can look routine on the surface. Pay it, move on. But prepaying a Virginia speeding ticket functions as a guilty plea, and the consequences that follow, including DMV demerit points, higher insurance premiums, and in some cases a criminal conviction, can stay on your driving record for years. Before you make any decisions, talk to a speeding ticket attorney in Richmond drivers have trusted for over two decades.

Taylor B. Stone founded Janus & Stone following the passing of his mentor, Murray J. Janus, in 2013. Stone trained under Janus at Bremner, Janus & Stone in Richmond and has carried that foundation through more than 20 years of criminal, family, and traffic law practice across Virginia. Over that career, he has handled more than 1,000 cases. Clear communication is central to everything we do, keeping clients informed at every stage rather than leaving them guessing.

Don’t prepay before knowing your options. Call Janus & Stone at (804) 265-4441 to discuss your ticket with a Richmond speeding ticket lawyer.

What’s Actually at Stake with a Richmond Speeding Ticket

When an officer issues a citation in Richmond, you receive a Virginia Uniform Summons. Signing it isn’t an admission of guilt. What you do next, though, carries real consequences. Most speeding infractions carry fines and 3 to 6 DMV demerit points depending on the specific violation. Those points can push insurance premiums up significantly, and accumulated points can trigger a license suspension.

When a Speeding Ticket Becomes a Criminal Charge

The line between a traffic infraction and a criminal charge matters even more. Under Virginia law, driving 20 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit, or driving above 85 mph regardless of the posted limit, is charged as reckless driving by speed, a Class 1 misdemeanor. That charge carries up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500. It isn’t a traffic ticket. It’s a criminal offense that appears on your permanent record. CDL holders face additional exposure: a speeding conviction can affect commercial driving privileges and employment.

Where Richmond Speeding Cases Are Heard

Richmond speeding tickets are heard in Richmond General District Court, at either the John Marshall Courts Building or the Richmond Manchester Courts Building, depending on where the citation was issued. Knowing which courtroom your case is headed to, and how that court handles these matters, is part of the preparation.

How We Handle a Speeding Ticket Case

Our approach starts with a thorough review of the summons and the circumstances of the stop. Stone examines the evidence and applicable Virginia law before recommending any course of action, which means neither automatically contesting every ticket nor defaulting to a plea deal. The goal is the outcome that best serves you.

Speed measurement evidence is one of the first things we look at. Richmond officers use RADAR, LIDAR, and the PACE method to establish speed. Virginia law sets specific requirements for how that evidence must be gathered and presented, including officer training by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and equipment calibration standards. When those requirements aren’t met, the foundation of the charge can be challenged.

Depending on the facts, defense strategies may include:

• Challenging speed measurement evidence: Examining calibration records, officer training documentation, and whether the method was properly applied
• Reviewing the stop itself: Assessing whether the stop and charge comply with applicable Virginia statutes
• Speedometer calibration evidence: A sworn calibration report that can be introduced under Va. Code 46.2-942 in appropriate cases
• Driver improvement clinic completion: A Virginia DMV-approved course that may support a more favorable position in certain situations

Stone is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. That depth of litigation background informs how we build and present a defense, even in General District Court.

Why Richmond Clients Choose Janus & Stone

Stone is a Richmond native, a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Richmond School of Law, where he served as Student Bar President and won the Carrico Moot Court Competition. He is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and has been recognized by Virginia Legal Elite and Super Lawyers.

In practice, that background means a lawyer who knows Richmond courts, communicates directly, and doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to your case. We concentrate on criminal, family, and traffic law, so your ticket isn’t handled by someone who treats it as an afterthought. We return calls and emails promptly because waiting on your attorney only adds stress to a situation that already has a deadline.

Schedule a Consultation Before Your Court Date

The summons you received lists a court date, and preparation before that date can affect what options remain available to you. Whether you received a standard speeding infraction or something closer to a reckless driving charge, acting quickly gives us the opportunity to review your case and build a strategy.

We offer initial consultations for prospective clients. As a speeding ticket attorney in Richmond drivers turn to for straightforward guidance, we’re ready to help you understand your situation and decide on the right next step. Reach us by phone at (804) 265-4441 or through our online contact form.

Don’t wait until the week of your court date. Call Janus & Stone at (804) 265-4441 to schedule your consultation today.