One Mistake
Shouldn’t
Ruin Your Life
Criminal defense for Southwest Virginia and the I-81 corridor.
Michael LetsenAttorney Michael J. Letsen· Former prosecutor· 19 yrs19 years licensed· 6 local courts6 local jurisdictions
Brief
Two details give us a place to begin.
Free and confidential · No obligation
The process should feel understandable, not intimidating.
From the first conversation through court, the goal is simple: explain what is happening, what comes next, and which decisions are yours to make.
10.0
Avvo rating
Top 100
Trial Lawyers
19 yrs
Virginia licensed
What happens next
Four moments. One steady guide.
Your case will have its own facts. The basic path, however, should never be a mystery.
Before your court date
- 1.
The charge
A summons or arrest sets a court date. Nothing is decided yet, but the clock has started.
- 2.
The conversation
We listen, review the details, and tell you plainly what the charge means and what can be done.
- 3.
The appearance
For many traffic matters, out-of-state clients do not need to return. We appear and advocate for them.
- 4.
The resolution
Reduced, dismissed, negotiated, or tried—we explain every available option before you decide.
Case results depend on individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Where your case is heard
The courthouse changes. Our familiarity doesn’t.
Each court has its own calendar, people, and practices. We work across this region every week—not from a distant office looking in.
He knows how the Commonwealth thinks.
Michael J. Letsen started his career prosecuting cases for the Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Today, that perspective helps him identify the pressure points in the state’s case and explain them in plain language.
“I want to help you fight to achieve the best possible result in your case.”
A few minutes of clarity.
Direct answers to the questions clients ask us most often.
Tell us what happened.We’ll help you see what’s next.
A first conversation is free, confidential, and focused on giving you a clearer picture of the road ahead.
Abingdon
276-525-4370