Attorney Kristin Paulding is prepared, focused, and hard-working.
DUI convictions can lead to serious penalties including jail time.
No matter how dire your situation may appear to be, Attorney Paulding is confident that she can leverage her experience to your benefit.

If you are facing DUI criminal charges in Virginia, you are probably going through a very challenging time.




Work Experience:

Partner
7 Cities Law
2015 - Present
Prosecutor
Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office
2007 - 2015

Education:

The University at Buffalo
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
The University at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004

Associations:

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2016 - Present
Virginia Supreme Court
Certified Guardian Ad Litem
2015 - Present
Virginia Supreme Court
Certified Criminal Attorney for Indigent Defendants
2015 - Present
Eastern District of Virginia
Member
2015 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present
Virginia State Bar
Member
2007 - Present

Languages Spoken
English

Honors and Awards:

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Ryan J. Mullins Award for Criminal Law
University at Buffalo School of Law
2007
Robert J. Connelly Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
University at Buffalo School of Law
2007
James M. Kieffer Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy
University at Buffalo School of Law
2007
Anthony J. Demarco Jr. Best Advocate Award
New York State Bar Association
2007
Anthony J. Demarco Jr. Best Advocate Award
New York State Bar Association
2006

Publications:

7 Cities Law Blog
DUI Breath Test
2015
7 Cities Law Blog
DUI
2015

Speaking Engagements:

Virgina Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Conference
DUI Defenses (CLE)
2014
Annual LETA Legal Refresher
Criminal Law
2014