Virginia’s Clean Slate laws came into effect on July 1, 2026. For many, they signal an opportunity to move on from past mistakes. Such records can make regular routines — getting a degree, searching for an apartment or house, or finding a job — very difficult. After these changes, Virginians in certain situations could get a fresh start through sealing or
New Restrictions on Assault Firearms Virginia has passed new gun control laws which become effective July 1, 2026.* This legislation creates new restrictions on certain firearms and magazines that may affect lawful gun owners throughout the Commonwealth. Beginning July 1, 2026, it will generally be unlawful to sell, manufacture, purchase, or otherwise transfer what is now classified as an “assault
At Simons, Thurman & Fix, every case represents a person whose life was unexpectedly disrupted—and we take that responsibility seriously. Recently, we successfully represented a client who suffered significant injuries after being struck while riding their motorcycle. The collision left our client with severe road rash, painful physical injuries, and the emotional toll that often follows traumatic accidents. What might
Few things are more painful for a parent than being pushed out of their child’s life. In some custody disputes, one parent may – intentionally or unintentionally – undermine the child’s relationship with the other parent to the point where the child feels like they have to “pick a parent” in order to survive the daily emotional turmoil. This dynamic,
We represent residential property sellers through every stage of the sale process, from contract review to deed preparation for closing. Our firm works to protect your interests by carefully reviewing purchase agreements, answering questions, resolving discrepancies, preparing the sellers’ deed(s), reviewing closing documents, and ensuring compliance with all contractual and statutory requirements. We do not currently handle purchaser’s side real
Domestic and Family Law matters are often emotional and exhausting. We understand that Family Law matters oftentimes involve some of the most crucial issues in a client’s life. We are knowledgeable and experienced in these matters and provide wise and aggressive counsel to protect our clients and those they love.
Our firm provides customized gun trust drafting to help clients lawfully own, manage and transfer firearms, including items such as suppressors regulated under the National Firearms Act (“NFA”). A properly drafted gun trust can simplify compliance, provide clear rules for possession and use, protect family members from inadvertent violations, and ensure compliance with law. We work closely with clients to
We offer legal services for a variety of civil cases that our clients may encounter. Our attorneys have successfully handled adoptions, landlord-tenant disputes, boundary line suits, contract actions, business formations, lease negotiations, debt recovery, garnishments, partition suits, large estate litigation, and various other cases.
Our firm is very experienced in criminal defense in courts throughout the Southern Shenandoah Valley. We routinely represent clients in assorted criminal matters ranging from misdemeanor offenses such as DUI or assault to serious felony offenses such as drug distribution or homicide charges. All of the lawyers at Simons, Thurman & Fix have handled numerous criminal bench and jury trials. We
Facing a reckless driving charge in Virginia can be intimidating – especially when the speed alleged is over 100 MPH. Reckless driving by speed is not a simple traffic ticket; it’s a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine, and a license suspension of up to six months. Recently, Ben Thurman represented a