Justin L Criner

Justin Criner received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University where he met his wife and fell in love with Richmond and the surrounding areas. Mr. Criner received his juris doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2013 where he was a senior editor of the law journal and the president of the local Lions’ Club. He remains active in the community and can regularly be found at Lions’ Club or VCU athletic events. Before joining our firm, Mr. Criner worked as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Charleston, WV and opened his own practice in the Stafford, VA area. His areas of practice include criminal and family law as well as an active civil litigation practice in numerous areas, Mr. Criner prides himself on being able to bring countless hours of courtroom experience to each case while still taking the time to provide personal attention to individual clients and explore new ideas. He resides in Chesterfield County with his wife and daughter.

Appalachian School of Law

J.D. (2013)

2010 - 2013

Virginia Commonwealth University

B.A. (2010) | Political Science

2007 - 2009

Partner/Shareholder

The Beale Law Firm, PC

2021 - Current

Associate Attorney

Hairfield, Morton, Adams, Trexler, Horst

2018 - 2021

Managing Attorney

Criner Law Office, PLLC

2017 - 2018

Assistant Public Defender

Kanawha County Public Defender

2013 - 2016

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2015 - 2015

Virginia State Bar  # 90649

Member

2016 - Current

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers' Association

Member

2016 - Current

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

West Virginia State Bar  # 12322

Member

2013 - Current

Virginia

Since 2016

West Virginia

Since 2013

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