Daniel P Leavitt

I have successfully defended thousands of clients charged with offenses ranging from reckless driving by speed, DUI, speeding tickets, fatal accidents, all the way to malicious wounding, assault and battery and attempted murder, and robbery. I have over 8 years of experience, including jury experience.

- Member Virginia State Bar
- 100 percent positive rating from past clients
- Past President, Hopewell Bar Association for 2 years
- Member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- BBB accredited, A+ rating

At Leavitt & Martin we emphasize personal attention to each case, and our case results follow.

• Reckless Driving
• Speeding Tickets
• Hit and Run
• Accidents

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Virginia

Since 2009

Virginia State Bar

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current

Better Business Bureau

Current

Liberty University

J.D.

2006 - 2009

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers

2018

Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law

Lawyers of Distinction

2018

National College for Dui Defense

Member

2017 - Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Current

Hopewell Bar Association

Past President

2013 - 2015

Q. Consequences of first violation 46.2-859 in VA

May 4, 2025

A: The maximum penalty that you face is up to one year in jail, a license suspension up to 6 months and up to a $2,500 fine.

Every judge is different with these charges. However, it is more serious if kids were in the process of onboarding. This is something you generally want to prepare for an advance. It's a good idea to contact and attorney in the area where you got the ticket. They may be able to provide specific help for that Court. Good luck.

Q. How to handle Virginia super speeder ticket affecting military plans?

March 7, 2025

A: If you're entering the military you will want to get this reduced since reckless driving is classified as a criminal misdemeanor and it can impact security clearances and job promotion etc. You likely can hire an attorney to represent you in your absence depending on the jurisdiction. And depending on your driving record and the facts of the case you can likely get it reduced. You should talk to someone about the specifics since every judge is a little different at 89.

Q. Do I need to plea to a 2018 traffic citation to regain my license?

February 27, 2025

A: If you get a compliance summary it will tell you everything you need to do in order to get a license. The WV issue is a question of WV law. If it it holding you up in VA, then you need to get advice from a WV lawyer or handle that there so it is no longer holding you up. But the compliance summary should at least tell you if that is holding you up or not.