Reviews

We hired Steve Duckett to represent my 21 yr old son who received a reckless driving ticket. Steve was very honest about impact to his record, what could happen and what to expect. He counseled us with actions to take to show remorse and make amends. We did all of the activities, from letters of recommendation, driving classes, community service, etc. We ended up with two results - 1) a dismissal of the ticket; and 2) a scared and humbled son who learned a hard lesson in what could have happened to him for such poor decision making while driving. Sometimes it really does take a village to raise a child. I am very appreciative for the solid lesson Steve taught our son.

I recently received a reckless driving citation for traveling 80MPH in a 55MPH zone. After my online research revealed the severity of this charge, I was terrified. The long term cost of increased insurance rates and the potential danger to my security clearance led me to the decision to “lawyer up”. I narrowed my search to several lawyers in my area some of whom had relatively low flat rates for a defense of this sort. I spoke with a few to included Steve Duckett . . . I knew after his consultation that he was the man for the job. He was knowledgeable, frank, and courteous. He listened to my situation and described recommended actions in preparation for a defense of this charge. His demeanor, honest and confidence put me at ease and he got to work on my defense. He and his staff provided great advice assistance as we built my case file and strategy prior to the hearing. He put me at ease and provided an honest assessment of the best and worst case scenarios for the day in court. Steve obviously knows his way around the courtroom and his actions exuded competence, confidence and professionalism. The end result is that my charges were dismissed and I was only required to pay the court costs. My insurance and security clearance were unaffected. The old adage you get what you pay for was definitely true in my case. Although your defense with Steve may cost a little more than some of the others – you will be pleased with the result! I highly recommend Steve to you as I would to friends and family.

Steve is the guy you want in your corner when you have to go to court. He's professional, courteous and willing to go that extra mile to help you through the process.

Steve's a great lawyer. He is well versed in the law and has a great courtroom presence. He provides top notch legal services at a fair and reasonable price. I highly recommend him.

I have used Mr. Duckett twice now.... Once for a probation violation and once for a driving on suspended and both times I couldn't be any happier with the result..... He works very hard to get you the best possible result and I would recommend him to any and everyone who is in need of an attorney.

I hired Steve Duckett back in Dec 2014 when I was charged with a DUI involved in a 3 cars accident. Without getting too specific, Steve pointed out a couple glaring mistakes that the officers made during the rest and was able to get my potential DUI charge to dismiss avoiding a lengthy license suspension and DUI on my record. After meeting with Steve I knew immediately he was the man for the job. He put all the potential outcomes on the table but told he was confident he could get together all of the evident including the video during my arrest. Steve presented the evident in 2 lengthy court sessions and at one point during the court session in June 2015, I was nervous and asked what if I plead guilty but Steve told me “You hired me and this is my job we are going to trial”. Not only that but he was straightforward, honest, and more than fair with his fee. He made me feel very comfortable throughout the process. If you have a similar legal issue I would highly recommend Steve to defend you.

I went through a tramatic situation and wanted to press charges against the offender. Steve was there every step of the way, telling me what to expect and possible outcomes. He made it less of a painful experience and helped me get the outcome I had hoped to achieve. I absolutely recommend him!

Now! I am in "Heaven". The moment that I found my beloved nephew was in detention center charged with a felony, I just fall into "Hell". I saw him when he was born and grew up. He had never ever been in a simple small fight. I knew something went seriously wrong but I could not think straight. Fortunately, my husband's friend who knows a lot about this kind matter, recommended this "Excellent Attorney Steven Duckett." Attorney Steven Duckett analyzed the case clearly. Even though my nephew did not do anything wrong, the situation wasn't my nephew's side. The case took a little more than four months as Attorney Steven predicted. In the end, Attorney Steven conjured "Justice." My nephew was able to elude the other party's set-up. Thank you, Thank you, again Steven, Ellen,

Recently my family had an issue with a noise complaint due to our dogs barking. My husband was concerned how this could affect his security clearance and suggested we call Steve. I was a bit apprehensive as Steve is clearly a high-end attorney. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Steve is extremely personably and guided us through this tense situation with ease. We were able to deescalate the situation with Steve's assistance and are grateful for everything he has done for our family. I would definitely recommend Steve for any situation in which law enforcement is involved.

Steve was referred to me by another attorney, Vanessa Hicks. Prior to being in court, Steve spoke with the prosecutor and worked to get the charges lessened before we even went into court. I didn't understand the severity of the proceedings until I started talking to Steve. He began by telling me about his 18 years of experience handling cases like these. He walked me through the process step by step. He helped me with the classes I needed and every other step of preparation. I didn't doubt him one bit! If I knew someone with a reckless driving charge, I would tell them to call Steve ASAP. I had just lost my brother, and Steve was very empathetic towards that. He saw how broken up I was, and did what he could to make this as painless as possible. I thought it was very nice of him to walk with me over to the clerk to pay my fine. He didn't leave me once I was done with the judge.

Steve Duckett represents what I hope everyone would look for in an Attorney; Calm collect demeanor, and a professional charisma. I came to Steve after being summoned to appear in court for a reckless driving (speeding) citation. To my surprise, reckless driving carries some very significant ramifications in the State of Virginia. Steve reassured me that he would assist and represent me in every way possible to ensure the best possible outcome. My court date finally came and Steve handled my case with confidence and a noticeable persona that demonstrated his reputation as a seasoned Attorney at Law. I left the court room at ease and with the best possible outcome just as Steve assured. I highly recommend Steve Duckett for anyone looking for an honest Attorney who will represent them with integrity and professionalism. Thanks Steve