About Goodwin, Sutton & DuVal, P.L.C.

Goodwin Sutton & DuVal, PLC was formed in 1998 from the combined practices of the three partners, Steven D. Goodwin, Dannie Sutton, and J. Todd DuVal. Our fourth partner, Christopher W. McDonald, joined the firm in 2003. As experienced and successful trial attorneys, Goodwin, Sutton & DuVal, PLC provides aggressive representation at an affordable rate for clients located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The partners and associates at Goodwin, Sutton & Duval, PLC are committed to giving each client's case the personal handling and attention to detail that it deserves. Every case is important to us, because it is important to our client.

The attorneys of Goodwin, Sutton & DuVal, PLC are experienced trial lawyers, having practiced in both state and federal courts throughout Virginia, including the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. The attorneys have been widely recognized by their peers throughout the state for their trial work, as evidenced by Steven D. Goodwin being named one of "Virginia's Legal Elite" in the field of criminal defense, as voted by the members of the Virginia Bar Association.

Our attorneys handle both criminal and civil matters at all levels, including appeals. We have successfully obtained jury acquittals in many serious state and federal criminal cases, including: attempted murder, malicious wounding, possession and distribution of drugs, firearm charges, breaking and entering, larceny, white collar and fraud crimes, and federal tax violations.

In addition to our criminal defense litigation expertise, our attorneys are experienced in representing clients in the litigation of commercial or business matters and the handling of transactional matters for business owners throughout the State. We advise small or closely held growing businesses, representing a variety of industries including many restaurants, automotive sales and repair facilities, real estate holding companies, telecommunications companies, professional service providers, wholesale and retail stores and construction companies. Whether the litigation or transaction is small or complex, our attorneys are experienced in providing the knowledge and skill necessary to protect the client.s interests.

The firm also handles personal injury matters, real estate closings, real estate disputes and a full range of family law cases including divorce, child custody and visitation issues, support and property disputes, and adoptions. Goodwin, Sutton & DuVal, PLC prides itself for providing full service legal assistance to its clients at reasonable rates. We accept all major credit cards and are located in the historic Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. Convenient parking is available.