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The Law Offices of

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Peter Schofield, PLLC

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Legal Work Scene

Targeted Legal Defense with Unmatched Client Services

Criminal Defense

Providing robust representation for complex criminal cases, from initial investigation to final sentencing, ensuring every procedural step is handled with precision.

Traffic Law

Defending clients in DUIs, Reckless Driving, and many other traffic charges. Mr. Schofield is licensed in Virginia and both Federal Courts in Virginia.

Legal Counsel

Assisting clients in areas outside of the criminal law context to find solutions to the issues they are addressing, in a personalized manner.

Our Commitment

At Schofield Defense we are committed to resolving the issues of our clients in a very personalized and professional manner. With the advent of so many emerging technologies and automated services, Schofield Defense prides itself on its personal interaction. Our commitment is not only to provide superior legal quality inside the courtroom, but to also ensure we are connected to our clients from the outset of a case to its completion.

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Serving the following jurisdictions
Warren
Shenandoah
Fauquier

Clarke
Winchester City
Frederick
Page
Rappahanok

 

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Peter Schofield is the founding partner of Schofield Defense. He provides effective representation for clients in criminal and traffic law matters.

Education
Mr. Schofield earned his undergraduate degree at Thomas Aquinas College, sharpening his analytical skills through its Great Books Program. He completed his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Ave Maria School of Law, where he participated in moot court and contributed to legal publications.

Legal Career
Mr. Schofield’s career includes extensive work in the legal community. He was a founding Partner of Virginia Traffic Attorneys and Garcia Jones & Schofield, PLLC. Prior to these practices Mr. Schofield's legal work spanned from the public sector at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Litigation Bureau and The United States Deparment of Justice Constitutional and Specialized Tort Division, to private litigation firms both in Massachusetts and Virginia.

Personal Life
Mr. Schofield lives in Warren County, Virginia with his wife and eight children. He enjoys exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and spending time on the beautiful Shenandoah River.

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