Protect Your Rights with Aggressive Criminal Defense & Personalized Legal Representation in Valdosta, GA

Strong legal defense starts with an attorney who shows up prepared, listens closely,and fights hard inside the courtroom. Richard A. Wilkes delivers focused representation backed by more than two decades of real trial experience.

When freedom, reputation, or family is on the line, clear action matters.

Protect Your Rights with Aggressive Criminal Defense & Personalized Legal Representation in Valdosta, GA

Strong legal defense starts with an attorney who shows up prepared, listens closely,and fights hard inside the courtroom. Richard A. Wilkes delivers focused representation backed by more than two decades of real trial experience.

When freedom, reputation, or family is on the line, clear action matters.

Experience Matters

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2004

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Valdosta Courtroom Experience

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Experience Matters

Immediate Trust Builder Strip

Practicing Since

2004

Direct Attorney

Access

Valdosta Courtroom Experience

Reasonable and Transparent Fees

About The Wilkes Firm

Large firms often treat cases like files. Clients at The Wilkes Firm receive direct attention from an attorney who handles every stage personally.

Richard A. Wilkes has represented individuals across Valdosta and Lowndes County for over twenty years. Each case receives careful review, honest guidance, and a defense strategy built for the specific facts involved.

Courtroom preparation never follows shortcuts. Legal defense remains driven by facts, law, and experience earned through years of trial work.

About The Wilkes Firm

Large firms often treat cases like files. Clients at The Wilkes Firm receive direct attention from an attorney who handles every stage personally.

Richard A. Wilkes has represented individuals across Valdosta and Lowndes County for over twenty years. Each case receives careful review, honest guidance, and a defense strategy built for the specific facts involved.

Courtroom preparation never follows shortcuts. Legal defense remains driven by facts, law, and experience earned through years of trial work.

Why Work With Us

Dedicated Legal Guidance

We provide clear explanations, strategic direction, and steady support so you always understand your options and feel confident throughout the legal process.

Proven Results

Our firm brings deep legal knowledge, strong advocacy, and a track record of outcomes that reflect our commitment to excellence and client protection.

Client-Focused Service

We listen closely, respond promptly, and adapt our approach to ensure you receive effective, compassionate, and straightforward representation from start to finish.

Dedicated Legal Guidance

We provide clear explanations, strategic direction, and steady support so you always understand your options and feel confident throughout the legal process.

Proven Results

Our firm brings deep legal knowledge, strong advocacy, and a track record of outcomes that reflect our commitment to excellence and client protection.

Client-Focused

Service

We listen closely, respond promptly, and adapt our approach to ensure you receive effective, compassionate, and straightforward representation from start to finish.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Protecting Your Rights

with Trusted Service

Criminal Law

We provide strong, strategic defense for individuals facing criminal charges. From investigation to courtroom advocacy, we protect your rights, guide you through the legal process, and work to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Drug Charges Defense

We provide strong legal defense for drug-related charges, challenging the evidence and protecting your rights at every step. Our goal is to minimize penalties, reduce or dismiss charges, and safeguard your future throughout the legal process.

DUI Charges

We provide strong defense for DUI charges, challenging test results, arrest procedures, and evidence to protect your rights. Our goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, protect your license, and secure the best possible outcome.

Sexual Harrasment

We represent individuals who have experienced workplace sexual harassment, helping you document the abuse, file claims, and pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and legal costs. You don’t have to face it alone — we’ll stand with you.

Domestic Law

We offer compassionate, skilled legal support for domestic matters — including divorce, child custody, support, and domestic-relations disputes. We guide you through emotionally and legally complex processes with clarity, fairness, and focus on your family’s best interests.

Personal Injury Law

We represent clients who’ve suffered injuries due to accidents or negligence, helping secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. We fight to protect your rights and rebuild your life after injury.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Protecting Your Rights

with Trusted Service

Criminal Law

We provide strong, strategic defense for individuals facing criminal charges. From investigation to courtroom advocacy, we protect your rights, guide you through the legal process, and work to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Drug Charges Defense

We provide strong legal defense for drug-related charges, challenging the evidence and protecting your rights at every step. Our goal is to minimize penalties, reduce or dismiss charges, and safeguard your future throughout the legal process.

DUI Charges

We provide strong defense for DUI charges, challenging test results, arrest procedures, and evidence to protect your rights. Our goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, protect your license, and secure the best possible outcome.

Sexual Harrasment

We represent individuals who have experienced workplace sexual harassment, helping you document the abuse, file claims, and pursue compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and legal costs. You don’t have to face it alone — we’ll stand with you.

Domestic Law

We offer compassionate, skilled legal support for domestic matters — including divorce, child custody, support, and domestic-relations disputes. We guide you through emotionally and legally complex processes with clarity, fairness, and focus on your family’s best interests.

Personal Injury Law

We represent clients who’ve suffered injuries due to accidents or negligence, helping secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. We fight to protect your rights and rebuild your life after injury.

Our Team

Our Expert Lawyers

Sofia Young

Lead Defense Attorney

Jessica Joe

Senior Legal Advisor

Sarah Jepson

Client Relations Manager

Reliable Legal Counsel in Valdosta, GA

Personal injury, divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Valdosta, GA

Richard A. Wilkes, LLC focuses on criminal, personal injury and family law throughout Lowndes County, GA. Attorney Wilkes will defend your rights if you’re charged with a crime or injured as a result of another person’s negligence. He can also represent you during the course of your divorce or child custody case.

Attorney Wilkes always goes above and beyond to make personal connections with his clients. He’ll make your case his top priority, and he’ll do everything he can to ensure a positive outcome. Call now to make an appointment.

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Reliable Legal Counsel in Valdosta, GA

Personal injury, divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Valdosta, GA

Richard A. Wilkes, LLC focuses on criminal, personal injury and family law throughout Lowndes County, GA. Attorney Wilkes will defend your rights if you’re charged with a crime or injured as a result of another person’s negligence. He can also represent you during the course of your divorce or child custody case.

Attorney Wilkes always goes above and beyond to make personal connections with his clients. He’ll make your case his top priority, and he’ll do everything he can to ensure a positive outcome. Call now to make an appointment.

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We are based in Valdosta, Georgia but also service the surrounding areas, including but not limited to the following;

Dasher, Old Clyattville, Lake Park, Lakeland, GA

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We are based in Valdosta, Georgia but also service the surrounding areas, including but not limited to the following;

- Dasher, GA

- Old Clyattville, GA

- Lake Park, GA

- Lakeland, GA

© 2025 Richard A. Wilkes, LLC - All Rights Reserved.

Made with ❤️by The Revive Agency.

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