Joseph H. McGrady in 127 Mill Street

Customer Reviews about Joseph H. McGrady:

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  I received two speeding tickets over just a few month span in the State of Virginia traveling up I-77 for a couple of funerals back home in Ohio. The first was my first ticket in almost a decade, so I simply paid it and went on with my life. The second ticket I was going faster and was surprised to learn Virginia's incredibly punitive driving laws for excessive speed, as anything 20 mph over the limit is considered reckless driving despite the fact that I was merely keeping up with the flow of traffic. As I did with the first ticket, I received a bunch of ambulance chasing letters in the mail for discount legal services. However, due to the severity of the pending charges, I researched to find an attorney I felt best suited for the job and well integrated in the local community. Not only did Joe seem to have tremendous tenor in Hillsville, VA where I received the ticket, but he was also very familiar with the arresting officer and local judges. In addition, Joe called me back in the evening hours after I left a message at their office that day which was closed for a Holiday. I chose to spend several hundred dollars more for Joe to defend me, and considering the outcome of a reduced charge for improper equipment and no points to my license, I'd say it was a wise decision. The extra money spent for Joseph McGrady was well worth it in my opinion! Thank you Joe and team!
  By Eric Smart, June 26, 2017
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  I received a reckless driving charge by an officer after going 85/65 on I-77. Being a college student with no criminal background, and a clean driving record, I was concerned about creating a criminal record, raising my insurance rates, and receiving infractions on my license. The officer was nice to me, since I cooperated with him. I pulled over as soon as I can, had my license and registration ready, and rolled my windows down. I tried not to sound hostile, since the guy was only trying to do his job. I researched some lawyers, and have had some that told me they may be able to change the charge to a non-moving violation, but all sounded uncertain. They said it may be a stretch, but they will try. Finally, I called McGrady and McGrady's law firm. The secretary answered the phone, and handed it over to McGrady. He sounded confident that he can help bump down the charge to a non-moving violation, meaning it will not affect my license or insurance (results may vary depending on the insurance company's policy). He was slightly pricier than other people, but offered me a discount since I am a student (I think most firms do, either that or I have been getting lucky). I asked him what he needed, and surprisingly, just a copy of the ticket, and a signature on the contract. No proof of my GPA, proof of attending a driving course, community service, speedometer calibration test, as others have asked of me. If he was that confident, and has had a lot of experience, then I should hire him. I paid him in full as soon as I could, and emailed the firm the required documents. I was not disappointed. I ended up having to pay 200$ for a non moving violation, or defective equipment, to be more specific. It's still a bit hefty for a defective equipment fine, but Virginia have pretty strict traffic laws. After reading other people's stories, this is pretty much the best case scenario. Service was great, they emailed me a copy of the court's decision the afternoon of the trial. The secretary was nice, and it was easy to communicate with the firm.
  By Shuqing Ma, October 02, 2016

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