Berger & Thornhill: Criminal Defense & Personal Injury If you have been injured in an accident or charged with a crime, the attorney you choose is very important. You want an attorney who has experience and knows the courts and the relevant laws. You want an attorney that cares about the outcome of you case. At Berger & Thornhill, we dedicate ourselves to providing personal and aggressive representation for men and women who have been injured or charged with a crime. To schedule an appointment at our office in Altavista, Virginia, call (434) 369-2000, or contact us online . Experience Counts The criminal defense and personal injury attorneys at our office have significant experience in cases at the state and federal court levels. Attorney Glenn L. Berger has 30 years experience handling criminal law cases, including 10 years as a prosecutor. He also brings 20 years of experience with personal injury cases. Attorney Curtis L. Thornhill has significant trial experience and has more than a decade of legal experience. Personal Service Berger & Thornhill offers personal service. At our office, we will know you, and you will know us. When you call our office with questions, we will promptly return your calls and answer your questions. Aggressive Representation Our goal is to obtain the best possible result for each client. From thorough investigations to strategic case preparation planning, we vigorously explore all available legal options in a case. We aggressively pursue the protection of our client’s rights and interests. If we think that negotiation or mediation is not the best way to protect your rights, we are always ready to take your case to trial.
Experienced Traffic and DUI/DWI Attorney: Altavista, Virginia Traffic & DUI The criminal defense attorneys at Berger & Thornhill know that people make mistakes. If you have been charged with a DUI/DWI or other traffic charge, we are not here to judge you. We are here to offer our experienced legal representation to anyone charged with a traffic offense in Campbell, Pittsylvania, Bedford, Franklin, and Halifax Counties, and the cities of Danville and Lynchburg. Our attorneys are experienced negotiators and litigators who will aggressively fight for your rights. To schedule an appointment, call us at (434) 369-2000. Defenses From years of experience, we know that many DWI/DUI and other traffic charges can be successfully defeated with competent legal counsel, thus avoiding jail sentences, large fines, license suspensions, and hefty insurance increases. Numerous defenses exist, and we can help you raise them by asking some of the following questions: 1. Did the police officer legally stop you? 2. Were you properly advised of your rights? 3. Did the police officer have the authority to arrest you or issue a warrant? 4. Is the evidence sufficient for a conviction? 5. Was the equipment used by the police properly tested and calibrated? 6. Are all of your prior convictions valid? 7. Did the police officer follow proper procedures? 8. Does your evidence dispute the officer’s testimony? Other defenses to DUI/DWI, reckless driving , and other traffic charges may exist based on the facts of your case. We will dedicate ourselves to your case with the goal of defeating your charges and minimizing their impact on your life. That is our job.