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Driving Defense Law is a specialized division of McCormick Law & Consulting, focused exclusively on DUI, reckless driving, speeding, eluding, and serious traffic offenses throughout Hampton Roads — including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.

Unlike general practice firms, every attorney, strategy, and resource at Driving Defense Law is dedicated to one area of law: traffic defense. That focus means deeper knowledge and sharper representation for every client we take on.

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Case Results


DISCLAIMER – Each case is unique and case results depend on your individual situation. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by the lawyer. The testimonials on this website reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of our clients. However, the experiences are personal to those particular clients, and may not necessarily be representative of all clients. We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all clients will have the same experience. Your outcome may vary.

June 16, 2026

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas, Alex Rich and Kari Ann Hedwall – May 2026

May 19, 2026

Reckless Driving 105/55- DISMISSED in Virginia Beach Circuit Court

May 19, 2026

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas, Alex Rich and Kari Ann Hedwall – April 2026

April 21, 2026

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas, Alex Rich and Kari Ann Hedwall – March 2026

March 12, 2026

DWI, Breath/Blood Test Refusal and Reckless Driving- ALL DISMISSED in Hampton GDC

March 5, 2026

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Kari Ann Hedwall, Alex Rich and Steven Thomas – February 2026

January 16, 2026

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas and Kari Ann Hedwall – December 2025

December 5, 2025

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas and Kari Ann Hedwall – November 2025

November 3, 2025

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas and Kari Ann Hedwall – October 2025

October 28, 2025

Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas and Kari Ann Hedwall – September 2025

Client Reviews


See what drivers charged with DUI, reckless driving, and serious traffic offenses in Hampton Roads say about working with Driving Defense Law.

Meet Your Defense Team


Our Hampton Roads DUI and traffic defense attorneys focus exclusively on protecting drivers across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and surrounding areas. With extensive experience handling DUI, reckless driving, and serious traffic charges, our defense team provides strategic advocacy to protect your record, your license, and your future.