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Rebecca Peters, Esquire
Virginia Criminal Defense & Reckless Driving Attorney | Peters Law Firm, PLLC
There is a moment after a case is over when a client walks out the door and the rest of their life begins. Rebecca Peters built Peters Law Firm around that moment, and around a mission to protect her clients’ freedom so they can pursue happiness and succeed.
More About Rebecca
Rebecca has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, and all Virginia Trial Courts, and is licensed to practice in both Virginia and Georgia.
Rebecca’s path to criminal defense began early. She competed in mock trial throughout high school, college, and law school, winning awards at the regional, southeast regional, and national semifinalist level. She went on to the University of Richmond School of Law, where she clerked for a criminal defense firm and was inducted into the Order of Barristers for exceptional skill in trial and oral advocacy.
Rebecca believes a criminal charge should not write the rest of a client’s story. The consequences ripple out in ways people do not always anticipate. That is why she does this work: so that when the case is over, her clients can move forward and pursue the life they were building.
Memberships & Associations
- Virginia State Bar
- Georgia 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
- Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar
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, the U.S. District Court Eastern District 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 was also a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, a selective trial account program dedicated to developing advanced courtroom advocacy and trial litigation skills through regional and national competitions. 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
- Hill Tucker Bar Association
Gabrielle Sandoval, Esquire
Gabrielle is passionate about advocating for those navigating the legal and criminal systems. She is fluent in Spanish.
Gabrielle has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals of Virginia, and all Virginia Trial Courts.
MORE ABOUT GABRIELLE
Prior to joining Peters Law Firm, PLLC, Gabrielle was a solo practitioner in the central Virginia area and served indigent clients in Richmond and Colonial Heights.
Her practice areas included landlord-tenant law and protective order defense, as well as misdemeanor defense in General District, Circuit, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Gabrielle also helps some long term post-conviction clients pro bono, demonstrating commitment to advocacy at all levels of the criminal legal system as well as areas of law contributing to a holistic defense practice.
Gabrielle graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2023. While at Richmond Law, she defended clients in the Jeanette Lipman Children’s Defense Clinic, and in the Family Law Holistic Defense Clinic. She also worked with the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission and various central Virginia public defenders offices. Gabrielle graduated with her B.S. in Political Science and Sociology from the Florida State University in 2019. In her free time, Gabrielle makes art and volunteers with community food distribution organizations.
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
- Virginia State Bar
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.
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.
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.
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.