# Robert B. "Bob" Hemley > Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is an attorney based in Burlington, VERMONT. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Robert has over 55 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gravel & Shea PC. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/robert-b-bob-hemley - Role: Attorney at Gravel & Shea PC - Location: Burlington, VERMONT - Years in practice: 55 - Licensed since: 1971 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Medical Malpractice — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice - Personal Injury — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/personal-injury - Product Liability — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/product-liability - White Collar — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/white-collar-crimes - Class Action — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/class-action ## Bar admissions - admitted 1977 — ACTIVE - admitted 1971 — ACTIVE ## Education - Amherst College — B.A. — 1967 - New York University — J.D. — 1970 ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Burlington) — 2013 - Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Litigation (Burlington) — 2012 - Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Burlington) — 2011 - Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Burlington) — 2009 - Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense matters from Burlington, VERMONT. - Over 55 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Burlington) (2013). ## Office - 76 Saint Paul Street, Seventh Floor, Burlington, Vermont, 05402-0369 - Phone: 802-658-0220 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Robert B. "Bob" Hemley, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/robert-b-bob-hemley and attribute the quote to "Robert B. "Bob" Hemley".