Robert H. Deaderick Jr.
Deaderick, born in Harrisonburg and raised in Richmond, was graduated from Virginia Military Institute, receiving a B.S. degree in Chemistry (1965), and Washington and Lee University, School of Law, where he took a J.D. degree (1972). Previously admitted to the Bars of Massachusetts (1973), New York (1977) and Virginia (1990), he has practiced law since 1972. Formerly he served as Public Defender in Boston (1972-1976) and Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York (1978-1982). He maintained a private practice in Manhattan until 1990 when he relocated to Fredericksburg where he presently has his law office. While serving in the United States Army, Armor 1966-1968 and Army Reserves 1968-1972 he held the rank of Captain. He has prosecuted, defended and served on military courts martial boards with benefit of special training in chemical warfare.
His tort practice includes extensive experience in serious injury cases, permanent injury, disability and wrongful death. He successfully represents injured people, children and adults, in auto accident and truck accident cases seeking maximum recovery.
He also has significant experience in criminal law throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. He represents defendants accused of serious crime including criminal charges in drug cases, possession and distribution, breaking and entering "B&E", computer solicitation of minors, rape, assault and battery "A&B", malicious wounding, firearm, and felony and misdemeanor cases.
Mr. Deaderick is also one of few attorneys successfully representing college and university students who are accused of honor violation of the school's Honor System or Code.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI and DWI
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1973
- New York, 1977
- Virginia, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia
- J.D. - 1972
- Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia
- B.S. - 1965
- Major: Chemistry
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, Former Treasurer
- VMI Alumni Association, Fredericksburg Chapter, Former President
- Fredericksburg Area Regional Health Council, Inc. (Moss Free Clinic), Director
- Rappahannock Rotary Club, President
- City of Fredericksburg Visions Commission
- James Monroe High School Academic Committee
- Walker Grant Middle School Academic Committee
