When you’re hurt or you’re charged in Hampton Roads, the lawyer you hire should already know the courthouse your case will be heard in. Decker Law has practiced here since 1961 — Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News. Eight attorneys, most of whom grew up in these cities, and more than 58,000 clients since 1995. Find your city below, or call 757-622-3317 for a free consultation — we’re available 24/7.
In Norfolk
In Virginia Beach
In Chesapeake
In Portsmouth
In Suffolk
In Newport News
In Hampton
THE LOCAL ADVANTAGE IS A REAL THING
It sounds like a slogan. It isn’t. It’s the difference between a lawyer who has to look up which Norfolk courtroom your case will be heard in and one who was standing in it last week.
Here is what it actually gets you: Someone who knows what the court will expect before you file. Someone who knows the intersection you’re describing without pulling up a map. Someone who has argued in front of the judge you’re about to meet, and who can tell you honestly what happens next instead of what you’d like to hear.
Decker Law has been doing that since 1961. Eight attorneys, most of them raised in these cities, more than 1,500 clients last year and more than 58,000 since 1995 — nearly all of them within an hour of our Norfolk office.
BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER
Eight attorneys, not eighty
Every one of them practices across Hampton Roads, and most of them grew up in these cities. You won’t be handed to whoever is free.
About 190 clients each
Enough to keep us in court most weeks. Few enough that nobody’s file sits waiting its turn behind a thousand others.
You’ll speak to one of them
Not an intake screener deciding whether your case is worth passing up the line. The attorney who takes your call is the attorney who takes your case.
WHAT KNOWING A PLACE ACTUALLY GETS YOU
“Local” is the easiest claim in legal advertising and the hardest to substantiate, so here is what it means in practice.
It means we have appeared before nearly every judge in this region, and we know how each courthouse runs — which dockets move quickly, what a given court expects from a continuance motion, how long a Tuesday arraignment calendar actually takes. It means when a client tells us the crash happened at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel approach at 5:15 in the afternoon, nobody has to look it up. It means knowing which intersections generate the same collision over and over, and which insurance adjusters handle this region.
It also means something less tactical. Our attorneys sit on the boards, coach the teams, and belong to the churches and civic leagues in the cities where they try cases. They are not visiting. When a case is over, they are still here — which is a different kind of accountability from a firm that can leave the market.
“Decker Law Firm’s reputation is premier in the Hampton Roads region for good reason: They get the job done.”
Sam S.
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Jeffrey Partington
A Virginia Beach native, Jeffrey Partington serves clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and business law, and has worked both sides of the aisle. He practices in the courts of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton, and Suffolk.
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Peter Decker, III
Peter Decker, III focuses his practice on criminal, traffic, and personal injury. He regularly practices in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News.
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Martin Thomas
Martin Thomas is the firm’s president and managing attorney, concentrating on personal injury, criminal, and traffic law. He handles multimillion-dollar injury cases throughout Virginia and has been named to Super Lawyers for personal injury.
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Michelle Parker
Michelle Parker concentrates on personal injury, elder law, wills, trusts and estates, litigation, corporate law, and criminal defense. She handles civil, probate, and traffic cases throughout the seven cities of Greater Hampton Roads.
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H. Joel Weintraub
Joel Weintraub has been practicing law for over 40 years and focuses his practice on civil litigation involving disputes between individuals and corporations. Joel’s recent cases involve corporate litigation, personal injury, business law, will and trust contests and interpretation, shareholder rights, and estate administration.
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George Neskis
George Neskis represents clients charged with criminal and traffic offenses — from DUI and reckless driving to felony matters — and also handles personal injury. A former Norfolk Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, he practices across all seven Hampton Roads cities and has been named to Super Lawyers for criminal defense.
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Martin Thomas, Jr.
Martin Thomas, Jr. focuses on personal injury, criminal, and traffic law, along with contract law and civil litigation. He tries cases in the courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, and formerly served on the Norfolk City Council.
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Cole Roberts
A Norfolk native and former Public Defender, Cole Roberts represents clients in criminal defense and traffic matters, from reckless driving and DUI to serious felonies. He has tried numerous jury cases across the seven Hampton Roads cities.
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Joseph Rigney
A Portsmouth native and former prosecutor, Joseph Rigney focuses on personal injury and criminal defense, including traffic law. He tries both civil and criminal cases in the courts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
Attorney Cole Roberts has been my go to for many situations. My family, friends anyone I refer to him have always come out on top. He will fight to make sure you get the right justice. Another thing I Love is he always available he answers his phone. Never leaves you wondering. If you’re looking for a good criminal or accident attorney He’s Your Guy!!!
The BEST!I met Michelle Parker during 2007 when I hired her to handle my mothers estate and affairs. During such a difficult time for us, Michelle Parker has always shown me respect, compassion and kindness. She is very personable, approachable and has a good relationship with the court, clients and other attorneys. Michelle Parker is an outstanding attorney, knows every aspect and is there for you every step of the way.I highly recommend Michelle Parker.
Attorney Peter G. Decker III is a great person of the year for Norfolk. Pete grew up with and has a lot of old school experience. He knows how to make you feel like he really cares about you. He has modernized the Decker law firm. It is a smooth running, efficient operation which contributes to his success.If you need an attorney and you like to win I recommend the Decker law firm in Norfolk Virginia. Mr. Peter G. Decker III is a winner.
I cannot say enough good things about Peter Decker III at The Decker Law Firm. During a very difficult time for my family, Mr. Decker provided exceptional legal support for my elderly Dad. From the very beginning, he was compassionate, patient, and truly took the time to understand our situation.What stood out most was his dedication and genuine care-not just as an attorney, but as a person. He went above and beyond to ensure my dad received the best possible outcome, and we are incredibly grateful for his hard work and professionalism.If you are looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate attorney, I highly recommend Mr. Decker with The Decker Law Firm.
Jeffrey Partington took on my case for an accident with an injury. Jeff was easy to work with and had in depth knowledge of civil law. From the very time I spoke with Jeff, I had zero doubt about his abilities. Through relentless pursuit of a fair settlement, Jeff guided me through the entire process, and he was extremely patient as well as customer service oriented. My intuitive nature told me Jeff was a winner, and he proved me to be right. I would recommend Jeff to anyone. Jeff demonstrated his skillset and expertise in the field of law. Thanks Jeff to you, and the rest of the staff at the Decker law firm for everything you did on my behalf.
I was so nervous, as I sat in the court room, waiting for my case to come up. In strolled Mr. George Neskis, and he approached the front of the room with great confidence. After some talk with the officer who ticketed me, I was called up to the bench, and the case was dismissed. Apparently, Mr. Neskis had found holes in the officer’s report, and the judge kindly agreed to let the case go. Thank God I had such a terrific lawyer, as I would have been intimidated by the whole scene. I was so relieved, and still am, with the results of the case. Thank you, George Neskis!
I cannot recommend Martin Thomas and The Decker Law Firm highly enough. When another major firm dropped the ball on our personal injury case, Mr. Thomas stepped in at the absolute 11th hour and completely turned things around. He salvaged the case with exceptional skill and professionalism, ultimately securing a settlement that far exceeded our expectations.The entire Decker Law team in Norfolk was responsive, compassionate, and results-oriented. If you need a lawyer who truly delivers under pressure, look no further. We are so grateful and would happily work with them again.
I highly recommend Mr. Cole Roberts for anyone needing expert legal representation. I was facing a speeding charge of 20 mph over, and he successfully got it reduced to a non-moving violation for faulty equipment.Although his firm is based in Norfolk, he personally came up to Yorktown to handle my case, which I truly appreciated. As someone on active duty, it was a huge relief that the firm understood the unpredictability of my work. They were fully prepared to handle everything and work around my schedule if I had been sent out of town for my court date.Their communication was top-notch. They always picked up the phone or responded quickly, which gave me a lot of peace of mind throughout the process. If you need a firm that is efficient, proactive, and delivers results, this is the one to call.
A very tough situation for me. Was in a terrible accident on Christmas in 2022. Broke my hip, damaged my nerves and needed a difficult surgery to repair everything. I immediately contacted Decker and Decker as my wife used them years back. Ms Parker and Ms Rebecca have worked around the clock trying to get me a fair settlement. We faced many challenges. Lack of communication from the hospitals. Random invoices and payments. Insurance companies being greedy. And the medical professional trying to take me to court for payments while I’m disabled and out of work. In the end, while I wasn’t awarded with an amount to cover all of my losses for the year, I was able to get an amount that can allow me to continue providing for my family while I’m recovering from this injury. Outstanding, highly recommended.
This law firm is excellent. I had a concealed weapon charge and had attorney Peter Decker III represent me. He is a professional and is well known by the court system. He seemed to be familiar with all the judges and officers which was a plus for me. I had documentation to support my claim but he didn’t even need that. On the trial date, It wasn’t long before they ruled my case nolle prossed(dismissed). I was worried all the way to the court date and he made his work look easy after I hired him only a week before my court date! I would definitely recommend hiring Peter Decker for any legal matter.
Martin Thomas Jr and his paralegal were incredible at getting me my settlement for top dollar. I didn’t have to do anything they made it super easy. Highly suggest for anyone’s attorney needs! I will be telling everyone.
My vehicle was damaged in the parking lot area where I reside and I had a discussion with Attorney Joe Rigney he was very accurate legally in explaining to me what my rights are he was direct and straight to the point and I understood clearly everything he said no nonsense. I would recommend Decker to anyone.
I highly recommend the Decker Law Firm to anyone needing legal help or dealing with an accident. They are reliable, dedicated, and made a difficult time much easier for me. A special thank you to my lawyer Jeff P. and his paralegal for their hard work and support throughout the process.
Decker law firm and Joe Rigney are outstanding. I called with a legal issue that I needed help with. Joe spent 15 minutes on the phone telling me how to proceed and protect myself. At the end of the- he charged me zero dollars for his valuable time.Thank you Joe!
Cole Roberts gave me the best results I could ask for in my DUI case. He is an attorney that gets the job done! He did exactly what I would think every great lawyer should do and that’s do their best defend me to his fullest potential. I felt at ease because he provided me with high hopes and stayed on top of keeping me informed about the case the whole time. At the end of the day we got the win!
I sustained a back injury due to an auto accident. A neighbor referred me to The Decker Law Firm, where I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Martin Thomas Jr. and his associates. Thomas Jr. and his associates were very professional, courteous and responsive to all of my questions, thoroughly explaining the process and providing regular updates on my case. The settlement was extremely close to the maximum allowed. I would certainly use The Decker Law Firm for any future legal services needed and highly recommend Decker Law to family, friends, co-workers, etc.
I called the office to see if I could speak to somebody concerning a question I had helping a family member that was very important and urgent. Joe Rigney returned my call immediately. He was very pleasant and eager to help. Thank you so much.
My experience with this firm, I can’t put into all the words to describe how much they care. Lawyers get a bad reputation, but Mr. Thomas Jr, stands out. Not all apples are bad, and he does what he can and then some. I will definitely refer anyone to them. Please keep up the outstanding work and standing out from the rest.
Decker Law Firms reputation is premier in the Hampton Roads region for good reason: They get the job done. I called Decker Law firm completely distraught after a fraudulent DV situation. Attorney Cole Roberts heard my side of the story and told me he can help. We were not satisfied with the deal offered and decided to take it to trial. His cross examination sealed the deal and two fraudulent charges were ultimately dismissed. I highly recommend Attorney Cole Roberts and Decker Law Firm.
Attorney Jeff Partington with a few minutes on the phone was able to put all my worries to rest on a car accident from last year my “friend” cause. He gave me the exact defense, citation, and all the information I would need to protect myself in court for nothing more than a few minutes of my time. Super helpful and very knowledgeable and understanding!
Last December I was stuck in an unfortunate position and needed legal representation. I was referred to the G. Neskis and the Decker Group. After speaking with them, my case was handed over to Mr. Joel Weintraub. His legal expertise guided me very carefully and ensured a solid legal defense, which, in turn, resulted in a dismissal in my favor. I attribute this to the knowledge and skill from Mr. Weintraub. His understanding of the law and his approach was top-notch. From now on, if I ever need legal counsel, I will assuredly return to them. I recommend him and this law firm to anyone in need.
Decker Law Firm represented me in Norfolk Traffic Court and the case was dismissed! Pete Decker III professionalism and courteous court appearance was refreshing, competent and very straight forward in all communications. I highly recommend this law firm for any representation needed in a court of law.
I was rear ended last year and was referred to Decker Law Firm by a coworker. My attorney that ended up representing me was Martin Thomas Jr and from our first meeting I knew I was in good hands. I had tried a law firm I’d used previously first and they wouldn’t take the case but Martin was confident that I indeed had a case and wanted to take it on. He was very straightforward and told me what he thought the case was worth and I decided to go with his representation. We ended up having to take the case to trial and I was so nervous but Martin went out of his way to answer my questions and put me at ease. Any time I sent him an email with questions, which was often, he always responded within a couple of hours even on the weekends. When we went to trial he was calm and confident in the courtroom and I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. The judgment was in the monetary range Martin told me he thought the case was worth which proved again just how competent he is when it comes to his job. If I ever need a lawyer again Martin will be the first person I call. You can’t go wrong with this firm.
Tell us what happened and where. We’ll tell you which of our attorneys knows that courthouse best — or, if it isn’t a case for us, who does. Free, no obligation. Call 757-622-3317 any time.
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