ROBERT S. HAHN founded his legal practice in 2003 when he returned to the Shenandoah Valley, serving the needs of clients in criminal, family law, civil litigation, employment law defense, general business, and personal injury matters. After graduation from the University of Tennessee School of Law and his admission to the Tennessee bar in 1997, he embarked upon a legal career that began in employment defense with the noted firm of Wimberly Lawson Seale Wright & Daves, PLLC. This experience provided him with legal expertise to help clients navigate the complex regulatory and statutory environment of internal audits, investigations, and employment litigation. In 2007, he founded the partnership of Big Valley Law (formerly known as Miner, Martin & Hahn) to allow him to better serve existing clients while offering a broader range of client services within Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, General Business, and Personal Injury. As the firm has continued to grow, the new offices of Big Valley Law opened to represent the diverse strengths of the legal team and the communities it now represents. A member of the Tennessee and Virginia Bars, he received his J.D. in 1997 from the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. He completed his MBA at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and his B.A. at Bridgewater College.

Steve Halfhill concentrates in business, security, commodity and regulatory law, as well as domestic relations, traffic/criminal matters and general litigation. After receiving his J.D. Degree from West Virginia University in 1974, Mr. Halfhill entered the United States Army where he served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Upon completion of his military service, Mr. Halfhill became an Assistant Director in the Commodity Future Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement and later was Special Counsel to the Director of the Commodity Future Trading Commission’s Division of Trading & Markets. He has been in private practice since 1981, and is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia. In addition, he is experienced in major federal litigation nationally, and is an experienced appellate practice as well as domestic relations, criminal, traffic, business and homeowners’/condominium association law.

Alan Cilman is a practicing lawyer in the state of Virginia.

If you have to go to court, put experience on your side with Joe McGrath Attorney at Law. Virginia Traffic Court & DUI Attorney. Joe McGrath has been defending the residents of Richmond, Petersburg, and several surrounding counties, since 1980 and is a member of many groups such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and most importantly, the National College for D.U.I. Defense. With his many years of experience, Joe McGrath understands that for someone who is stepping into court it can put you at a disadvantage without someone who knows the system well. For someone whose job, family, and life depend on a license, it can be scary to fight alone. Joe McGrath Attorney at Law concentrates his practice on all traffic criminal defenses, DUI & DWI charges, license reinstatement, personal injury, and other legal services.

Michelle Mordue Helms is a distinguished DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law attorney who routinely handles cases throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas. Her dedication to her clients, extensive knowledge of the law and her understanding of the applications of the law are what sets her apart from other lawyers. Attorney Helms has litigation experience in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court for all of Hampton Roads. Additionally, she has appeared in the Virginia Appellate Court and the Virginia Supreme Court. She has an outstanding reputation and is well respected. Michelle Mordue Helms began 31 years ago as a Paralegal working with some of the best and most aggressive law firms in New York. Once she received her law degree in New York, she practiced law with some of those same attorneys. Making a move to Virginia Beach, she got her law license in the state of Virginia and began practicing with some of the top law firms in the Hampton Roads area. She opened her private law firm several years ago. As head counsel, Attorney Helms makes each and every case important, focusing with confidence and determination to get the best outcome possible.

Mr. Martin received his undergraduate degree from Towson University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a host of scholarships and awards. While at Towson, Mr. Martin took advanced classes in chemistry and physiology, worked in the university’s physiology lab, and performed original research. He also found time to work as a trauma tech in the Critical Care and Intensive Care Units at the University of Maryland. Before going to law school, Jeff honed his advocacy skills by leading two highly-respected churches in Wisconsin and Appalachia. Mr. Martin is a graduate of the William & Mary School of Law, where he received his juris doctor with honors in the top 14% of his class. Because of his excellence in written and oral advocacy, Mr. Martin was awarded the Gambrell Professional Award. He received the CALI Award for his work with the PELE Special Education Advocacy Clinic and was honored with the Perkins Trust Scholarship. During his time at William & Mary, Mr. Martin was one of eleven students recognized for their excellence in analysis, research, writing, and trial practice for all four semesters. When Attorney Michael C. Tillotson began work on his book Virginia DUI Law: Understanding the Scientific, Medical, Technological, and Legal Aspects of a DUI Case, he turned to Mr. Martin for assistance. As a researcher and contributor, Mr. Martin provided high-quality work for the book’s first chapter regarding Virginia’s DUI law history. The attention to detail and hard work that Mr. Martin puts into his research and school work are also applied to his clients. When you work with Mr. Martin, you can be assured that you are in good hands. He will work tirelessly on your case in order to reach the best possible outcome.

Brian Dunnigan advises on all aspects of Traffic Law and Criminal Law across multiple Hampton Roads, Virginia jurisdictions, including the cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton and Newport News. His particular areas of legal expertise are in: • Virginia Traffic Laws, including DUI / DWI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, Hit and Run, and Habitual Offenders • Virginia Criminal Laws, including Possession, Breaking and Entering, Forgery, Fraud, and Assault and Battery Brian advises and represents clients in a wide range of traffic and criminal situations.

STEPHEN V. SOMMERS (licensed in Virginia 1999, Texas (1997), Maryland (1996)), was born at Camp Pendleton, CA, October 4, 1956 and educated at Troy State University (B.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1981), Golden Gate University (M.A., 1986) and American University (Juris Doctor, 1995). Mr. Sommers retired from the United States Air Force at the rank of Major after 22 years flying fighter aircraft. Mr. Sommers has been admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Fourth Circuit and the Tenth Circuit and all Virginia Courts. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Aviation Section of the Texas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association, as well as each state’s Bar Association he is licensed in. Mr. Sommers has extensive experience in all types of trial litigation and specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, product liability, aviation crash litigation, as well as general civil litigation in state and federal courts. A member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Nominated by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as 10 Best for 2015 and 2016.

Will is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and is a proficient litigator, with a variety of positive experiences in the Courts. He is responsible for the firm's local litigation practice in Central Virginia and is frequently admitted pro hac vice in Federal courts around the country.

Woehrle Dahlberg Yao, PLLC. is a general practice law firm with decades of experience in all facets of the law, including litigation both in the Federal Courts and State Courts, as well as transactional law and representation. We have offices located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia serving the Greater Northern and Central Virginia Areas. Our firm strives to meet all the legal needs of the clients we present. Each of our attorneys has their own practice tailored to their background and experience. Because the founders of the firm are Christians, the focus of the law firm has always been compassionate service to the community as a whole. We make an effort to provide quality service at an affordable price. We care about you and your legal issues. As the law firm has grown we have sought to associate attorneys and staff members with a similar vision. Our goal is to serve you.