
Craig W. Sampson
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Location: Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 796-1000
Fax: (804) 796-1730
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My name is Craig Sampson. I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than twenty years of experience. I devote my practice to Family Law, Personal Injury, and select state and federal Criminal Law matters. We are honored that you have chosen Barnes & Diehl, and I look forward to representing you.
Professional Experience:
- Barnes & Diehl, P.C. (2006-Present), Practice focuses on Family Law, Personal Injury, and select state and federal Criminal Law matters.
- University of Richmond (2016)
- Adjunct professor of Law, Family Law Ethics, for the University of Richmond School of Law
- Sampson Law Firm, PLC (2003-2006)
- Principal of Firm devoted to Family Law and Criminal Defense.
- Practice encompassed both trial and appellate levels in the state and federal systems.
- Law Office of Craig W. Sampson (1996-2003)
- Law practice devoted to Family Law and Criminal Defense.
- Practice encompassed both trial and appellate levels in the state and federal systems.
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. 1993
- University of Virginia, B.A. 1990
Bar Admissions:
- United States Supreme Court, 2004
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1999
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1997
- Supreme Court of Virginia, 1993
- Virginia State Bar, 1993
Recognitions & Awards:
- Selected a Leader in Law 2017, Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly
- Selected to Virginia Super Lawyers (2016-2020)
Presentations & Engagements:
- Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar, Trial Skills: presenter as to family law appellate case updates: October 2016
- 34th Annual Family Law Seminar, “Hot Topics in Domestic Practice Today”: presenter as to family law appellate case updates: October 2015
- Bench Bar Conference 2015, “Keeping It Safe – Dealing with the Potentially Violent”; organizer and moderator; October 2015
- National Business Institute Family Law Seminar; “Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law”; presenter on ethics in family law; October 2014
- 33rd Annual Family Law Seminar; “Negotiating, Drafting, Attacking and Defending Marital Agreements”; presenter as to family law appellate case law updates; October 2014
- 32nd Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar; “Your Second Bite at the Apple, Handling Family Law Appeals”; presenter as to family law appellate case law updates; October 2013
- 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar; “Hot Topics in Family Law Practice Today”; presenter as to family law appellate case law updates; April 2014
- Bench Bar Conference 2013; “You be the Judge – Handling the Spousal Support Case”; presenter as to spousal support litigation; October 2013
- 29th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar; “Understanding, Handling and Protecting Your Client’s Assets”; presenter as to family law appellate case law updates; April 2013
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Paralegal Training Seminar; “Preparing the Criminal Trial File”; presenter as to effective paralegal support for criminal cases; Richmond, Virginia; 2012
- Bench Bar Conference; “Maximizing Results in Your Protective Order Case”; moderator in panel discussion of protective orders; 2011
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Seminar; “The Relationship Between Domestic Assault and Firearm Rights”; presenter as to firearm rights and family law cases; Roanoke, Norfolk, Fairfax; 2011
- Advanced Family Law Seminar; “Violence in the Home”; presenter on domestic assault cases and firearm rights; 2010
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Annual Meeting; “Navigating the Intersections of Criminal and Family Law”; 2010
- Judge, University of Virginia Law School First Year Moot Court competition, 2010
- Judge, University of Richmond Law School Moot Court Competition, 2010
- New Judge Training Mock Trial Program, 2004
Civic & Other Activities:
- First Presbyterian Church – former elder and deacon
Bar Associations — Current Professional Appointments:
- Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, President in 2016-2017
- Family Law Section, Virginia State Bar
- Chesterfield County Bar Association
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (former Board member)
Bar Associations –Past Professional Appointments:
- Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Treasurer
- Richmond Criminal Bar Association
- President, Federal Bar Association, Richmond
- Greater Richmond Juvenile Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board Member
Published Articles:
- “Judicial Exceptions to Protective Orders”; published in the Virginia Family Law Quarterly, Fall edition 2020.
- “New Relief from Rental Agreements for Victims of Domestic Violence”; published in the Virginia Family Law Quarterly, Spring edition 2014.
- “Tortious Interference with Parental Rights”; published in the Family Law News publication of the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Fall edition 2012.
- “Update on the Collateral Consequences of the ‘Simple’ Domestic Assault and Battery”; published in the Family Law News publication of the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Fall edition 2010.
- “The Impact of Driving Under the Influence Charges on Visitation”; published in the Family Law News publication of the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Winter edition 2009.
- “Collateral Consequences of the “Simple” Domestic Assault and Battery”; published in the Family Law News publication of the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Spring edition 2009.
- “Virginia Domestic Relations Law, Criminal Law and Firearms”; published in the Family Law News publication of the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Winter edition 2007.
Select Appellate Cases (Published):
- United States v. Henry Hill, 543 U.S. 1114, 125 S.Ct. 1085 (U.S.Sup.Ct., 2005)
- United States v. Vincent Eura, 440 F.3d 625 (4th Cir. 2006)
- United States v. Erskine Hartwell, 448 F.3d 707 (4th Cir. 2006)
- United States v. Leo Hinson, 2006 U.S. App.Lexis 18893 (4th Circuit, 2006)
- Jerry Deon Smith v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 38 Va. App. 840, 568 S.E.2d 462 (Va.Ct.App, 2002)
Be sure to check out my book
Family Law: Theory, Practice, and Forms
2021 ed. (Vol. 9, Virginia Practice Series™)