W. Edward Riley IV

W. Edward Riley IV is a distinguished trial attorney with a focus on criminal and traffic defense in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia, he has presented cases before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. With over 250 jury trials in both federal and state courts across the Commonwealth, Mr. Riley holds the highest national legal rating from Martindale Hubbell. His peers have recognized him as one of the Legal Elite in Virginia Business Magazine, and he has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers.

Mr. Riley is a frequent media commentator, having appeared on WTVR CBS News Channel 6 and in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, among other outlets, discussing high-profile criminal cases. He has also shared his expertise by lecturing on criminal, DUI, and traffic law to legal professionals and judges over the past decade.

His contributions to the legal community are extensive. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyer Association's (VTLA) Board of Governors, a past chair of the Criminal Law Section, and has co-chaired its publication committee. Additionally, he is involved with the CLE and Amicus committees. Mr. Riley's leadership roles include serving as Chairman of the Virginia Fair Trial Project, participating in the Virginia State Bar's Indigent Defense Task Force, and contributing to the Supreme Court of Virginia Chief Justice Leroy Hassell's Indigent Defense Training Initiative. He is also on the Steering Committee for the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference and has served as a legislative liaison between the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Previously, he was on the VACDL's Board of Directors and participated in various VTLA committees, including the Legislative, Litigation Support, Death Penalty, and Young Lawyers Leadership Committees.