Criminal Defense Attorney — Tri-Cities, Virginia
Three decades of trusted criminal defense.
Carol I. Zacheiss has spent 34 years practicing criminal law — as a prosecutor in New York and Virginia, and for decades since, as defense counsel. Her practice today is devoted exclusively to criminal defense for clients across the Tri-Cities.
34 Years of Experience
Decades of experience, first as a prosecutor and now as defense counsel.Tri-Cities Focused
Proudly serving Hopewell, Prince George, and Petersburg, Virginia.Criminal Defense Only
A practice dedicated exclusively to criminal defense — no civil matters.
Practice Areas
Focused criminal defense representation.
A sample of Carol's focus areas — see the full list on the Practice Areas page.
Drug Possession & Distribution Defense
Representation for drug possession, distribution, and related charges.Firearms & Weapons Charges
Defense grounded in years of experience with firearms cases from both sides of the courtroom.Fourth Amendment Defense
Challenging unlawful searches, stops, and seizures.Criminal Record Expungement
Helping eligible clients petition to clear past charges from their record.
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34 years of dedicated criminal defense.
Carol began her career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn and the Bronx, then in Richmond, before moving to public defense in Petersburg and the Tidewater region. That experience on both sides of the courtroom now shapes how she defends her clients.
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Facing a criminal charge? Let's talk.
Carol offers direct, experienced counsel for clients throughout Hopewell, Prince George, and Petersburg.