Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal & Traffic Defense Law Firm in Norfolk
Fidelity Law Firm is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in southeastern Virginia. As a solo practitioner, I prioritize personalized attention, ensuring every client receives direct and consistent representation without being passed between attorneys. Our firm focuses on criminal defense, traffic violations, and expungement services, addressing critical concerns like employment impacts, security clearances, and immigration status.With a background as a Navy veteran and reservist, I bring unique insight into the legal challenges faced by servicemembers, including deployment schedules and NJP proceedings. We operate with transparency, offering flat fees and unbundled services to ensure affordability while maintaining a commitment to honest dealing, hard work, and courteous service.
Services
Criminal Defense
Traffic Defense
Expungements
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Solo practitioner ensures direct, consistent attorney-client communication
- Military veteran attorney with specialized understanding of servicemember legal needs
- Transparent flat-fee pricing with unbundled service options
- Proven success in protecting security clearances and employment prospects
- Local expertise in southeastern Virginia's legal landscape
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional and responsive
Saved me money
Best price for work
Saved from jail time
Services
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against criminal charges including drug offenses, assault, larceny, and probation violations. Our approach protects clients' futures by addressing employment impacts, security clearances, and immigration consequences. With military experience, we uniquely understand servicemember needs when facing court martial or deployment-related legal issues.
Traffic Defense
Our firm handles Virginia's complex traffic laws, defending against reckless driving, DWI/DUI, and speeding charges. We focus on minimizing fines, insurance increases, and license suspensions while maintaining driving privileges critical for employment and daily life activities.
Expungements
We help clients remove dismissed criminal charges from public records, particularly benefiting military personnel and contractors needing security clearances. This service addresses employment barriers and personal reputation concerns through Virginia's expungement process.
People
Paul F. Ertel
Attorney & Owner
Navy veteran and reservist with 7 years active duty experience. Graduated from Rice University with BA and naval commission, then William & Mary Law School. Specializes in criminal defense, traffic cases, and expungements while understanding military legal challenges.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout southeastern Virginia including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Isle of Wight counties.
How do you handle military legal issues?
As a Navy veteran and reservist, I provide specialized representation addressing NJP proceedings, deployment schedules, and security clearance protections for servicemembers.
What payment options are available?
We offer transparent flat fees with unbundled services, charging only for work you specifically request and approve.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your case and develop a tailored legal strategy.
How quickly do you respond to clients?
We guarantee prompt communication with regular case updates and typically respond to inquiries within one business day.
