Robert F. Rider, PLC Information

Facing a criminal charge is a traumatic experience. This is true whether you have been charged with a traffic violation, DUI/DWI, drug possession or any other criminal offense. Your life can be forever changed by the consequences of a conviction or a plea bargain, and so it is imperative that you scout for and secure the most qualified and experienced defense lawyer available. When choosing a criminal defense lawyer, the number of years that he or she has been practicing tells you how well-established he or she is. The scope of his or her practice tells you whether he or she is familiar with what you are going through. And awards and recognition tell you that he or she knows how to fight — and win. Attorney Robert F. Rider graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in Virginia in 1970 and has been practicing criminal law ever since. After serving as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and then as the Commonwealth's Attorney for the city of Roanoke, he founded Robert F. Rider, PLC, to focus exclusively on criminal defense litigation and small-business tax debt relief. Mr. Rider's reputation, extensive experience and professional network allow him to see and reach resolutions that other law firms are not privy to, or cannot reach as quickly. He is a strong negotiator who is skilled in evidence collection and trial practice, and he fights aggressively to defend his clients. He has been recognized by the publication Best Lawyers in America numerous years and has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers. If you have been charged with a crime in or near Roanoke, Virginia, contact Robert F. Rider, PLC, for a free and fully confidential initial consultation. To get in touch with criminal defense lawyer Bob Rider, call 540-685-0075.