Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Glen Allen, VA
At Farmer Legal, we serve families, individuals, and small businesses across central Virginia with personalized legal solutions. Founded by attorney Joshua Farmer, our firm combines over a decade of military experience, journalism expertise, and legal advocacy to address complex family, criminal, and business matters. We prioritize client needs through a compassionate approach, offering services ranging from juvenile defense to estate planning and small business counsel. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by Virginia residents and military personnel, providing strategic representation informed by deep community ties. With offices in Glen Allen and satellite locations throughout Richmond, Petersburg, and Lynchburg, we ensure accessibility for all clients.Weekend and evening appointments are available to accommodate urgent legal needs. Our track record reflects a commitment to protecting client rights while navigating Virginia's legal system with professionalism and discretion. We specialize in high-stakes cases requiring both aggressive advocacy and nuanced negotiation skills. Our military background informs our approach to Title IX defense and service member representation, ensuring culturally competent counsel. By maintaining local office hours while traveling statewide, we bridge geographic gaps in legal access for rural and urban clients alike.
Services
Child Custody
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Small Business Legal
Title IX Defense
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer decade-plus military-informed legal strategy
- Our team provides personalized family law representation
- Proven success in Virginia criminal defense cases
- We serve clients statewide with local community knowledge
- 24/7 availability for emergency legal matters
Services
Criminal Defense
We provide aggressive representation for criminal charges ranging from traffic violations to serious felonies. Our approach combines military discipline with nuanced legal strategy to protect client rights. With experience in Virginia courts, we handle cases involving drug offenses, DUI/DWI, and juvenile crimes while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses custody disputes, protective orders, and adoption proceedings. We prioritize children's welfare while advocating for fair outcomes in divorce and separation cases. The firm offers guidance through complex family court procedures with sensitivity to emotional challenges faced by clients.
Small Business
We support Virginia small businesses with formation, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Our Outside-Inside Counsel Program provides ongoing legal guidance for day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Services include entity selection, contract drafting, and dispute resolution tailored to local business needs.
Estate Planning
We help clients protect assets and plan for future needs through customized estate plans. Services include wills, trusts, and advance directives that ensure client wishes are honored. Our approach balances legal requirements with personal family considerations for comprehensive wealth preservation.
Title IX Defense
We represent students and faculty facing Title IX investigations in academic settings. Our military-informed approach addresses allegations of misconduct while protecting educational and career interests. The firm provides strategic defense throughout Virginia's colleges and universities.
People
Joshua Farmer
Founder & Principal Attorney
Former Army intelligence officer and television journalist with 10+ years legal experience. Served in Iraq as Battalion S2, now focuses on Virginia family, criminal, and business law. Graduate of Colorado State University and Virginia military veteran.
Questions
What areas of law does Farmer Legal specialize in?
We focus on family law, criminal defense, small business counsel, estate planning, and Title IX defense across central Virginia.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 availability for urgent criminal matters and protective order emergencies.
How does your military experience benefit clients?
Our military background informs strategic decision-making and provides unique insight into service member legal needs and Title IX proceedings.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Glen Allen, we serve Richmond metro areas and travel statewide for military and complex cases.
Can I schedule weekend appointments?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends by appointment.
