About Mitchell Wells
Mitchell M. Wells is an accomplished attorney serving clients in Petersburg, Virginia. He is authorized to practice in all state and federal courts across Virginia, focusing on criminal law, DUI, and reckless driving traffic violations. Over his career, he has successfully defended thousands of cases.
Before joining private practice, Mr. Wells held the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Health Care Fraud section of the Office of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this role, he supervised numerous fraud investigations and litigated Virginia false claim cases in federal court under the Federal False Claims Act and the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Wells served as a Virginia State Trooper for eight years. During this time, he investigated thousands of criminal, drug, DUI, traffic, and accident cases, earning an "exceptional" rating from the Virginia State Police and receiving 23 commendations for his outstanding service.
Mr. Wells was featured on the television show "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol." He holds certifications from the Virginia Department of Forensic Science as a Breath Test Operator, and from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Crime Prevention Specialist, General Instructor, R.A.D.A.R. operator, V.A.S.C.A.R. operator, and for administering NHTSA standardized field sobriety tests. While attending law school, he worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Robert E. Payne, Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Virginia Car Accident Laws
Understanding Virginia's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
contributory negligence
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What courts is Mitchell Wells admitted to practice in?
Mitchell Wells is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Virginia.
What areas of law does Mitchell Wells specialize in?
Mitchell Wells specializes in criminal law, DUI, and reckless driving traffic violations.
What was Mitchell Wells' role before entering private practice?
Before private practice, Mitchell Wells served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Care Fraud section for Virginia.
What experience does Mitchell Wells have in law enforcement?
Mitchell Wells was a Virginia State Trooper for eight years, investigating thousands of cases and receiving 23 commendations.
What certifications does Mitchell Wells hold?
Mitchell Wells is certified as a Breath Test Operator and Crime Prevention Specialist, among other roles.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Mitchell Wells for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Mitchell for a free case review



