Meet Mark L. Earley, Jr.
Former Delegate.
Experience in Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, & Legislative Branch of Virginia
Partner &
Chair of Traffic & Criminal Defense
Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Partner Chair of Traffic & Criminal Defense
Mark served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing parts of Chesterfield County; he was elected in 2023. His law practice primarily includes Reckless Driving, DWI/DUI, Serious Traffic Offenses, Criminal Cases, White Collar Criminal Cases, Internal Investigations, and some Family Law and Civil matters. Mark has handled a variety of cases in Circuit Court, General District Court, as well as Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
No matter what your issue is, Mark works to solve it by bringing to bear his deep experience in law, government, and the community.
Mark received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and his B.A. from Virginia Tech, where he studied Political Science, History, and English. Prior to joining the Earley Legal Group, Mark practiced at McGuireWoods, LLP, where he focused on government investigations and white-collar litigation. Mark served as a law clerk to the Honorable Henry E. Hudson, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also interned with the Honorable William C. Mims of the Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as the Honorable Randolph A. Beales of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
Before attending law school, Mark served in former Governor Robert F. McDonnell’s administration, primarily assisting with the Prisoner and Juvenile Reentry Council. He also coordinated and lobbied on behalf of a non-profit organization, interacting with members of the Virginia General Assembly. Mark is admitted to practice law in Virginia, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Mark and his wife, Mary Alice, have served as foster parents for over five years, having cared for six foster children in that time. His family attends a local church and he's been active in the community, serving on several boards. Mark lives in Midlothian with his wife, two sons, and their hound dog Blue.
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Contact me at mearley@avodahlegal.com
DUI | Reckless Driving
Criminal Law | Personal Injury
DUI & Reckless Driving | Criminal Law
Domestic | Internal Investigations
Justin Whitmel Earley
Anne Earley | Executive Assistant
Business Formation | M&A | Investments
Non-Profits | Business Disputes
Julie Stagg is our executive assistant who handles all things that do not require taking the bar exam - though frankly she can do those things pretty well too!
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Anne graduated from --------------, and become a seasoned legal assistant.
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You can contact Julie at jstagg@avodahlegal.com.
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