
Paul C. Galanides
- 1561 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219
- +1-804-918-8643
- paul@vadefensecounsel.com
About:
For over three decades, Attorney Paul C. Galanides of the Law Office of Paul C. Galanides, P.C. has been committed to providing dedicated and client-centered representation to people who are facing criminal charges. There is no substitute for experienced criminal counsel when your liberty and livelihood are at stake. As a criminal defense lawyer in Richmond, VA, he works with his clients to prepare a strong defense and navigate them through the storm. Make sure you get in touch with a criminal defense attorney in Richmond today!
Jurisdiction:Kentucky, Virginia, 4th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
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Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 20, 2025via Google
Khadijah Vasser
"He represented a defendant who very rightfully lost her case from harassing me endlessly. Couldn’t have done it without you and here’s my positive review to counteract her negative one😂"
RATED 5.0
Jul 10, 2025via Google
shyliek jackson
"Very professional and a great lawyer and team. They did great, I would highly recommend!"
RATED 1.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Tatyana Buie
"If I could make a complaint with the bar I would. And I probably will. Although his assistant, I can’t remember her name maybe Kara, was very nice and very responsive anytime I reached out. I really regret having Paul represent me in an appeal of a protective order. And when I reviewed him low after my trial ended, he sends me not one but two emails cursing and threatening me about changing my review or else he’ll respond I guess exposing things with case. Which didn’t bother me at all so of course I didn’t change my review. I actually followed up with a second low review in spite of his email. Then he replies to my review stating things about my court case. And this was all bc of one low review. It’s so silly. Just take the two star and move on. It’s not like you had a low overall review rating. But anyway, the reason I reviewed him so low is because 1) I reached out to him two months prior to my appeal case to represent me which he agreed, all over the phone. I came in to sign and pay for him to represent me in that appeal soon after our call. So him replying to my review as if he gave me some kind discount as a favor is ridiculous. I told him my case, he gave me the flat rate amount for the case, and never did I mention my finances or receiving a lower charge nor did I need to. I had a previous lawyer for this appeal that I was referred to, but didn’t really like bc I didn’t think he was as experienced with my case and that’s when I reached out to Paul’s office. However, less than 2 weeks before my court hearing I finally get a chance to discuss my case in person with him to prepare before the trial and he suddenly tells me that he can’t take on my case anymore bc his schedule is too busy that day and he’ll provide me a refund. It was very irritating at the time bc again I had less than two weeks before my appeal hearing and he took on my case almost two months prior. So you couldn’t tell me this weeks beforehand so I can have time to look for a new lawyer? Bc I didn’t have time to look for a new lawyer we decided to still move forward with him representing me and it was just lazy work on his part once in the actual trial. I did ask for him to subpoena a witness on my behalf, but he didn’t want to do that. Just to find out that the plaintiffs in the case brought a fake witness to the trial to testify. A witness who Paul didn’t even attempt to cross-examine to prove that they were lying. Mind you the plaintiff’s didn’t even have a lawyer. And in his response to my review, I guess to make me look bad, he mentions a video of me “attacking” the plaintiff when 1) the video was already disclosed to him by me and 2) I already told him it was me reacting to the plaintiff attacking me first then recording. None of that was a surprise to him like he’s trying to make seem. Also in court when I tried to mention things to him to maybe say to support my case, he would constantly brush me off. It was very frustrating. Like if I knew I could represent myself at the time in the appeal, I would have been better off doing that. It was complete waste having him represent me. He seems very unprofessional and also a bit unethical. I’m glad I took time to finally come back to give a full review. Please do your research when getting a lawyer to represent you. It’s definitely better to pay more for a quality lawyer with higher standards of practice."
RATED 5.0
Apr 10, 2025via Google
Vasili
"Paul is a great lawyer and will argue your case. Despite me being found guilty in a trial with a bias jury with everything stacked against us Paul represented me well and fought tooth and nail. I can not recommend him enough. When it comes to trial lawyers Mr.Galanides is great."
RATED 1.0
Apr 10, 2025via Google
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"I had a highly negative experience with attorney Paul, he was extremely unprofessional and displayed poor representation. Initially, Paul failed to keep me informed about the case, with no updates on a discovery despite multiple calls. I was later told by Paul’s assistant that the plaintiff no longer wanted to proceed, but it was never communicated to me that Paul had spoken to the opposing party. After paying half of the agreed fee, Paul suggested the case could be dismissed since the accuser no longer wanted to move forward, but later reversed this, stating the prosecutor refused to drop charges, and the accuser wanted to proceed. I was confused, questioning the credibility of the case, especially given the evidence I had proving my innocence. Instead of defending me, Paul sided with the prosecutor and pressured me to take a plea deal. As the court date approached, I felt Paul wasn’t acting in my best interest. He repeatedly brought up the prosecutor’s stance rather than focusing on the my defense. When I refused the plea deal, Paul got snappy and even hung up on me several times. On the day of court, I arrived with my evidence, only to find Paul talking to the accuser AGAIN. He then updated me on what was allegedly said but continued to push the prosecutor's plea offer. After paying the remaining fee, which was a significant financial strain, Paul’s demeanor changed, and he continued to pressure me into agreeing to the plea. This led me to believe Paul was in fact in bed with the prosecutor. In the courtroom lobby, Paul raised his voice at me while I'm explaining to him the importance of not being convicted, humiliating me. I let him know I didn't feel comfortable with him representing me anymore and asked for a refund, but Paul ignored me and laughed it off. He promised to refund based on time spent, but ultimately did not hold up his end of the deal—failing to get the charges dismissed and provide proper representation. He scammed me and humiliated me, and now I have to face the financial burden of having to find another attorney after paying Paul in full just for him to do absolutely nothing. I would NEVER recommend this thief, he is clearly stealing money and not fulfilling his responsibilities as a lawyer."