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Rebecca J. Peters, Esquire

Rebecca has always had a passion for helping others. She believes that every client deserves a voice, no matter their situation.

This belief has informed her career, leading her to focus in criminal law, traffic law, and trial advocacy. After graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law, she became licensed to practice in both Georgia and Virginia.

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Rebecca has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, and all Virginia Trial Courts.

Her previous experience includes serving as a Law Clerk for a Criminal Defense Law Firm in Richmond, Virginia, and working for the Jeanette Lipman Law Clinic at the University of Richmond School of Law. Pinnacle achievements for Rebecca include being inducted into the Order of Barristers for demonstrating exceptional skill in trial advocacy and oral advocacy, as well as receiving the Family Law Award from the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Rebecca was born and raised in Hanover County, Virginia. She currently lives in Church Hill with her husband. During the summer, she and her husband both enjoy boating and sailing in New England.

Memberships & Associations

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Henrico Bar Association
  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association
  • Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association
  • Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar
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Dontae L. Buck, Esquire

Dontae has a passion for serving others and for advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. 

His knowledge, training, and experience have allowed him to develop the necessary skills to connect with individuals from many different walks of life, as well as to analyze complex legal cases.  Dontae welcomes the opportunity to use his litigation skills and interpersonal skills to serve clients at the Peters Law Firm.

More About Dontae

Dontae has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, and all Virginia Trial Courts.

Prior to joining Peters Law Firm, PLLC, Dontae served as Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond. He later became one of the first black Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys for Hanover County. During his time as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Dontae worked in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court, handling everything from basic misdemeanors to complex felonies. He served as a Magistrate for the 12th Judicial District, allowing him to develop an extensive knowledge of the Virginia Criminal Code. Working as a prosecutor and magistrate has provided him with extensive experience that now aids him in zealously representing his clients. Since leaving prosecution, Dontae has focused his legal practice on helping individuals charged with criminal and traffic offenses.

Dontae is a 2020 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law (UR Law). Prior to graduating from UR Law, Dontae attended Hampden-Sydney College (HSC) where he graduated in 2015 with a B.A. in Religion and minors in both Rhetoric and Public Service. While at HSC, Dontae interned for the criminal defense law firm of McPheeters (Bourland & McPheeters).

During his time at UR Law, Dontae served as the Chief Justice of the Honor Council and Vice President of the Criminal Law Society. He interned for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia aiding defense counsel in a federal jury trial. He served as an intern for the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, where he represented individuals in a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dontae also interned with the Public Defenders Services for the District of Columbia where he represented individuals in supervised release hearings before the United States Parole Commission.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Virginia Indigent Defense Commission Certification for Court-Appointed Counsel
  • Virginia State Bar
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Why Peters Law

Whatever your case is, at Peters Law Firm we will be fighting for you and working with you. Our clients can expect transparency, a personal touch and diligence in all we do.

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Transparent

There’s more than one way to handle a case. We’ll be clear about what your options are and give you our best recommendation based on your situation.

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Personal

We take the time to get to know you. We believe that a good relationship between attorney and client is key to building a strong case.

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Diligent

You’re more than just a number. When you need an advocate, we’ll fight for you. And we’ll make sure that you’re taken care of — through every step of the process.

Our Services

Peters Law Firm, PLLC, provides a wide range of legal services to help our clients.  We provide representation for reckless driving, traffic, DUI, and criminal cases, and also offer general practice and family law services on a case-by-case basis.

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