Lynchburg Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic Attorneys

Did One of Our Mailers Bring You Here?

Whether you received a mailer from Battlefield Law Group or found this page while searching for help with a new charge, you are in the right place. If you or someone in your household has a pending charge in Lynchburg or a surrounding court, we understand how overwhelming the next steps can feel, especially if this is your first time dealing with the court system.

You are in good hands.

At Battlefield Law Group, we have built a genuine reputation for caring about our clients, protecting their futures, and guiding them through difficult legal situations with precision, strategy, and clear communication. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor, felony, DUI/DWI, reckless driving charge, driving on a suspended license, petit larceny, or another traffic or criminal matter, our team is ready to help you understand your options and prepare for what comes next.

A Charge Is Not the Same as a Conviction

A new charge can feel final, but the outcome of your case has not been decided. In Virginia, it is the Commonwealth’s burden to prove the charge against you. There may be legal issues to review, evidence to challenge, negotiations to consider, or steps you can take now that may help protect your future.

Our job is to help you understand where you stand, what the Commonwealth may need to prove, and what options may be available before you walk into court.

Thoughtful Defense for Real-Life Consequences

Even a charge that seems minor can create stress about your license, your record, your job, your family, or your future. That is why we take every case seriously.

Battlefield Law Group prepares with purpose. We look at the details, explain the process, and help you make informed decisions at each stage of the case. You should not have to guess your way through court or walk in unprepared.

Local Support in Lynchburg, Bedford County, and Surrounding Courts

Battlefield Law Group is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, with an office located in Forest serving clients in Lynchburg, Bedford County, and nearby courts. Our Forest office allows us to support clients locally while bringing the preparation, client care, and trial-ready defense our firm is known for across Virginia.

Talk to Battlefield Law Group

The sooner you speak with an attorney, the sooner you can understand your options and begin preparing for court. Battlefield Law Group brings together strategic defense, detailed preparation, and client-focused support for people facing criminal, DUI, and traffic charges in Lynchburg, Bedford County, and nearby courts.

In our Forest office, clients work with Robert W. Yurkowski, Esq., a former Lynchburg Public Defender who understands the local court system and the pressure people feel when they are facing a new charge. Backed by a team of criminal defense attorneys with more than half a century of combined experience, Robert brings local insight, strategic preparation, and the strength of Battlefield Law Group to clients in Lynchburg, Bedford County, and nearby courts.

WHY HIRE
BATTLEFIELD LAW GROUP

50+ Years of Collective Experience.
Battlefield Law Group brings more than a half-century of experience to criminal defense, DUI, and traffic cases across Virginia. That experience guides how we evaluate each case and prepare for court.

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TRIAL READY DEFENSE APPROACH

Prepared Before We Ever Step Into Court.
We do not wait until the court date to start building a defense. Our team reviews the facts, the evidence, the legal issues, and the pressure points in the case so we can walk into court with a clear strategy.

CENTRAL VIRGINIA COURT EXPERIENCE

Local Access, Team-Based Defense.
Our Forest office gives clients in Lynchburg, Bedford County, and Campbell County a more accessible option for criminal, DUI, and traffic defense, supported by local roots.

OUR CORE AREAS OF PRACTICE

Strategic, detail-driven representation for criminal, DUI, and traffic cases in Lynchburg and surrounding Central Virginia courts.

DUI & ALCOHOL-RELATED DEFENSE DUI cases are rarely straightforward. We challenge the stop, the testing, and the assumptions behind the charge. For clients in Lynchburg and surrounding Central Virginia courts, our team handles first offense DUI, repeat DUI, unreasonable refusal, underage DUI, DUI after an accident, and other alcohol-related driving charges.


CRIMINAL DEFENSE & LITIGATION A curated defense for complex state and federal matters. We prepare every case like it is going to trial, including assault, drug offenses, theft, probation violations, protective orders, gun charges, and serious felony or misdemeanor accusations.


TRAFFIC & VEHICULAR LAW Strategic representation for serious traffic charges, including reckless driving, speeding, driving suspended, hit and run, and other offenses that can impact your license, record, and future.

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¡Sí, Hablamos Español!

Defensa Criminal de Confianza para Clientes que Hablan Español

En Battlefield Law Group, estamos comprometidos a brindar una defensa legal sólida y un servicio claro para nuestros clientes que prefieren comunicarse en español. Nuestro personal bilingüe está disponible durante la semana para ayudarle a comunicarse con nuestra oficina, entender el proceso de admisión y recibir apoyo personalizado desde el primer contacto.

Ahora servimos a clientes en el área de Lynchburg, Bedford County y tribunales cercanos a través de nuestra oficina en Forest. Si usted enfrenta un cargo de DUI/DWI, una infracción de tránsito, conducción temeraria, licencia suspendida u otro asunto criminal, nuestro equipo está listo para ayudarle a entender sus opciones y prepararse para la corte.

Para mayor comodidad, nuestro servicio de llamadas fuera del horario de oficina también está disponible para asistirle.

Oficina en Forest
1563 Crossings Centre Dr #202
Forest, VA 24551
434-357-8870

ROOTED IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
SERVING LYNCHBURG & CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Battlefield Law Group serves clients in Lynchburg and surrounding Central Virginia courts. Our firm brings years of trial-focused criminal defense experience from Northern Virginia to Central Virginia, representing people facing criminal, DUI, and traffic charges in Lynchburg, Campbell, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox, Nelson, and nearby communities.

CITY OF
LYNCHBURG

Lynchburg Area

Our new Lynchburg area satellite office opens on July 6, 2026 and is now taking clients facing DUI, traffic, and criminal charges in Central Virginia.

BEDFORD
COUNTY

Bedford County

Bedford County is one of the larger jurisdictions in the Lynchburg region and home to our Forest office, giving clients nearby access to criminal, DUI, and traffic defense.

AMHERST
COUNTY

Amherst County

Amherst County serves clients across Central Virginia, with criminal, DUI, and traffic cases moving through local district and circuit courts.

CAMPBELL
COUNTY

Campbell County

Campbell County cases are heard in Rustburg, where Battlefield Law Group brings local familiarity and prepared defense.

APPOMATTOX
COUNTY

Appomattox County

Battlefield Law Group helps Appomattox County clients prepare for criminal, DUI, traffic, and related court matters.

Don’t Delay Contact Battlefield Law Group Now

Time is critical if you've been charged with a crime in Central Virginia. Contact Us 24/7, so we can get started curating your defense.

CALL NOW: (434) 357-8870
contact@battlefieldlawgroup.com

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THE FIRM
BEHIND YOUR DEFENSE

Founder and Partner Nicole H. Naum, Esq. discusses the values and approach behind our criminal defense practice.

A Mission Built on Preparation and Care

Battlefield Law Group was built on the belief that criminal defense should be personal, prepared, and deeply attentive. When someone is facing a criminal, DUI, or traffic charge, they deserve more than a rushed explanation or a one-size-fits-all strategy. They deserve a team that treats their case, their future, and their concerns with care.

That same standard guides how we treat our clients and our staff. Our reviews reflect that commitment, with clients often describing the communication, compassion, and steady guidance they received during some of the most stressful moments of their lives.

As Battlefield Law Group serves clients in the Lynchburg area through our Forest office, our mission remains the same: thoughtful, strategic defense with personal attention at every step.

MEET THE BATTLEFIELD TEAM

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    Nicole H. Naum, Esq.

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    Steven L. Duckett, Jr.,Esq.

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    Lili R. O'Connell, Esq.

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    Tyler D. Andrehsen, Esq.

  • Robert W. Yurkowski, Esq.

    ASSOCIATE

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    Sarah Panone

    SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

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    Nidia Hernandez

    LEGAL ASSISTANT

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    Melissa Portillo

    LEGAL ASSISTANT

  • Jonathan Vela

    INTAKE SPECIALIST

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    Julia Escobar-Tinoco

    LEGAL ASSISTANT

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