Richard Charles Armstrong

Richard Charles Armstrong is a distinguished attorney based in the Charlottesville, Virginia office of Allen & Allen. His legal career is marked by a commitment to client-centered justice, focusing on personal injury matters such as wrongful death, automobile accidents, and incidents involving drunk drivers.

Richard earned his law degree from the University of Virginia and spent 13 years as a public defender in New York City before returning to Virginia in 2000. He continues to advocate for his clients across the Commonwealth. Richard holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible distinction.

As a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Richard has secured trial verdicts exceeding $1 million. His contributions to the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association have been recognized through his work on friend of the court briefs to the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has also shared his expertise by presenting at seminars and publishing articles in the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Richard plays an active role in the Charlottesville community, serving on the board of the Albemarle County Service Authority and as a board member for the Jefferson Swim League and Madison House, where he has also served as President.

Richard is married to Andrea, who is also an attorney and serves as the Director of Virginia Status at UVA. Together, they have two children. Richard enjoys traveling, having visited countries like Vietnam, Bali, Turkey, Nicaragua, and Cuba. In his leisure time, he enjoys swimming, biking, traveling, and dining with his wife.