Virginia Title IX defense.
Virginia respondents at public universities have constitutional claims available, and the state’s own reporting framework generates records that are worth pursuing.
Public and private.
UVA, Virginia Tech, William & Mary, George Mason, VCU, James Madison and Old Dominion are state actors, which opens section 1983 due process claims governed by Fourth Circuit law alongside state administrative remedies. Richmond, Washington and Lee, Liberty and Hampton are private, and the operative theory is contractual - the handbook and published grievance procedure bind the institution.
The review-committee framework.
Virginia law requires institutions to establish review committees to assess reported incidents of sexual violence, and that process generates a documentary trail: what was reported, how it was assessed, and what the institution decided to do. Those records bear directly on how a matter was handled before any grievance process began, and at a public institution records law may provide a route to them independent of the regulation.
Sworn police, and the criminal track.
Virginia public universities maintain sworn police departments whose reports go to the Commonwealth’s attorney for the locality. A conversation with a university police officer is a police interview regardless of framing. Prosecution practices vary considerably between localities, so establishing which Commonwealth’s attorney holds the matter is part of the initial assessment.
Why you should call us.
If you are scrolling through search results trying to find someone to defend you, your search is over. You have found Spodek Law Group P.C. - and we are not your average defense firm. We know a thing or two about defending the accused in campus cases - and in the criminal courts that run alongside them. Over 50 years of combined experience, some of the toughest cases in the country, and we have come out on top. We have seen it all, and we empathise with you. We understand how frightening this is, and we have a legal team who can fight and win.
Unlike other attorneys who care about their reputation with the administrators and the prosecutors, our only goal is getting you the best outcome. We owe loyalty to only you. Our lawyers listen to you, your fears, and your goals. We care about your story, and that is where the work begins - by understanding and listening to you.
On billing, we are transparent about our fees, and there are no surprises. Choosing a lawyer is a big deal and cost is a real issue, so we are committed to being your champion irrespective of your ability to pay. Our firm has a simple belief: lawyers should only take on clients whom they can truly help. Many firms are mills that take every case through the door. We do not.
Working with us starts with a risk-free consultation, in person or over the phone. You can ask us anything, for as long as it takes, and we encourage you to ask the tough questions. We are available 24/7, we practise coast to coast, and every client has direct access to a partner. Call 212 300 5196 - an attorney answers.
