Allen Hawkins
Rustburg, VA
Licensed for 22 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Sam Vance was born in New York, New York but he grew up in Roanoke,Virginia. Sam graduated from Duke University in 1992 with a degree in Public Policy Studies. Sam then graduated in 1999 from William and Mary School of Law and he was admitted to the Virginia State Bar that same year.Prior to joining Overbey, Hawkins & Wright, Sam practiced law with the Roanoke law firms of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore (1999 to 2001) and Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte (2002 to 2009). As well, Sam served as one of the in-house counsel attorneys for Advance Auto Parts, a Fortune 500 company, from 2009 to 2011. Sam’s continuing focus has been in the areas of civil practice, real estate and business law, and local government law. He also assists individuals in a wide variety of areas, with his client’s problem resolution as his chief goal. He spends significant time now helping clients recover for their injuries or helping families recover for the wrongful death of a loved one. Sam is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Roanoke Bar Association, the Lynchburg Bar Association, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.In addition to his law practice, Sam has served as a lecturer and moderator with Virginia Continuing Legal Education and most recently he has served as an Assistant Professor of Law at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, teaching corporate law and corporate organizations.Sam is married to Tracy Hawkins Vance. They have three children: Jack, Clarice and Meredith. In addition to his family, his hobbies include fishing, running and travel.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Litigation
Personal Injury
Language
English
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Reviews
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.
Sam took on our criminal case which could have rendered a catastrophic legal result. Without getting into the specifics of the case, the accused had an inappropriate relationship with a custodial minor. The felony and misdemeanor charges meant that the defendant was facing up to 24 years incarceration. But Sam had knowledge of system and the discernment to pursue a strategy which resulted in a small fraction of that time--less that a year. I will admit that I had doubts about his recommendations. But he proved to be absolutely correct and the outcome was better than anyone expected--including some of the state's own evaluators. . If you are ever facing a serious criminal charge and you need an attorney who understands the system and who can work on your behalf, I would highly recommend Sam Vance.