Brandon C. Waltrip
Practice Areas
- Contested Divorce
- Military Divorce
- Property Settlement Agreements
- High Asset Divorce
- Child Custody/Support
- Business Disputes & Crisis Management
- Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Possession
- Juvenile Crimes
- Estate Litigation
Mr. Waltrip is a trial lawyer who has tried hundreds of cases through out the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Waltrip is the founding partner of WALTRIP, SMITH & CAMPBELL, PC.. As a result of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Waltrip has handled a diverse selection of cases in the areas of Family law, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. Mr. Waltrip also assists other attorneys in preparation of their matters for trial. At this time, Mr. Waltrip accepts cases as the lead attorney in the following areas: Contested Divorces (including High Asset and Business Divisions in Divorce), Fault Based Divorces, Drafting and Negotiation of Property Settlement Agreements, Criminal Defense – Misdemeanor & Felony Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Child Custody, and Estate Litigation. He is an advocate of Juvenile Justice Reform, and previously served as a Board member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Waltrip is a life long resident of James-City County. His wife, April, is an interior designer, they have two children and two dogs. In his spare time Mr. Waltrip volunteers as a youth wrestling coach, enjoys gardening and sailing.
Email: brandon@waltripfirm.com
Education
Virginia Military Institute, B.A., Chemistry & Biology, 2003
Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2010
Awards
Virginia Gazette Best of Williamsburg: 2017 Family Law Firm; 2017 Legal Services
Super Lawyers Rising Star – Criminal Defense: 2015, 2016, 2017
National Trial Lawyers Top 100: 2014
American Board of Trial Advocates Award – 2010
Memberships
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board Member: 2014 – Present
Virginia State Bar: 2011 – Present
U.S. Federal Courts: 2011 – Present
Notable Cases:
Commonwealth v. Brian Hicks, Farm Fresh Shooter Case
Publications:
The Child Witness: Competency to Testify, The Virginia Champion, Winter Issue, 2018
Considerations Regarding Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial, The Virginia Champion, Spring Issue 2018
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