Llezelle Agustin Dugger, Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia

Llezelle concentrates on criminal defense, family law, litigation, personal injury, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Llezelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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Llezelle's primary office is at Charlottesville Circuit Court, 315 E High St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-5195. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Llezelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Llezelle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Llezelle for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Llezelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Llezelle offer a free consultation?

  Llezelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Llezelle's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Llezelle's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Llezelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Llezelle take my case if I'm outside Charlottesville?

  Llezelle is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Llezelle will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Llezelle?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Llezelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Llezelle accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Llezelle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.