Rebecca Peters

Rebecca Peters is a Virginia attorney at Peters Law Firm, PLLC, who focuses her practice on criminal defense law, traffic law, and trial advocacy. She represents clients facing reckless driving, traffic, DUI, and criminal matters, while also handling general practice and family law matters on a case-by-case basis. Her work reflects a strong belief that every client deserves a voice, regardless of the situation, charge, or legal challenge involved.

Rebecca graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law and became licensed to practice in both Georgia and Virginia. This legal education supports her work in courtroom advocacy, case analysis, negotiation, and client counseling. Her training also strengthens her ability to explain legal options clearly, prepare clients for hearings, and build practical defense strategies in criminal, traffic, DUI, reckless driving, and related legal matters.

Rebecca is admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and all Virginia trial courts. Her previous experience includes serving as a law clerk for a criminal defense law firm in Richmond and working with the Jeanette Lipman Law Clinic at the University of Richmond School of Law. These roles helped develop her litigation skills, client service approach, and understanding of trial preparation.

Rebecca Peters has been inducted into the Order of Barristers for exceptional skill in trial and oral advocacy. She also received the Family Law Award from the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Her memberships include the Virginia State Bar, Henrico Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association, Metro Richmod Women’s Bar Association, and Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Peters Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Henrico Bar Association
• Member, Richmond Bar Association
• Member, Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association
• Member, Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Georgia

Education

• University of Richmond School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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