The Phoenix Trial Firm is a Virginia law firm co-founded by attorneys Dante Wright and Maxie Lawton. The firm’s published practice areas include criminal defense, DUI defense, reckless driving, serious traffic matters, personal injury, and motor-vehicle matters. Their public biographies describe representation in Hampton Roads and elsewhere in Virginia.
Dante Wright earned a B.A. from Virginia State University and a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Maxie Lawton earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Hampton University, an M.S. from SUNY Maritime, and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. Maxie is a former U.S. Army Ranger.
The firm’s public website lists offices in Smithfield and Hampton. People seeking help with a criminal, DUI, or serious traffic matter in Hampton can review the firm’s areas served, use the contact page, or call 757-777-9285 to ask whether the firm handles their specific issue.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. The facts, procedures, and available options depend on the circumstances of each matter.

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Smithfield, VA 23430
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Hampton, VA 23669
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