Henrico County · Virginia
Henrico County counsel — from a firm practicing since 1997.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. represents clients before the Henrico County courts and throughout the greater Richmond area, from our Richmond location. Individual attorneys are admitted in specific jurisdictions; not all attorneys are licensed in all states.
A Henrico matter is not a generic Virginia matter. The Parham Road courts have their own docket rhythm, their own bench, and their own Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office — and the answer that fits in one Virginia jurisdiction can land differently here. We staff each file with an attorney whose bar admission and case background fit the work in front of it.
Toll-free intake · Consultations by appointment · Richmond location, (804) 201-9009
What we can substantiate
Virginia prohibits communications that are false or misleading. Six items, each documented.
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Founded 1997 — one attorney-owner throughout.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has practiced continuously since 1997 under a single owner, across five admitted jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
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Legislative testimony on equitable distribution.
Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 House Bill 635, chief patron Del. David Bulova. Bill history is public at lis.virginia.gov.
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Prosecution and law-enforcement backgrounds on the defense side.
Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor. Two of the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys came to defense work from the other side of it — one from a state prosecutor’s office, one after fifteen years as a Virginia State Trooper. Those backgrounds shape how a file gets read before anyone walks into court.
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Documented case results.
The firm maintains a record of documented case results across its five admitted jurisdictions since 1997. Results may vary. Outcomes depend on facts and circumstances specific to each matter, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Combined practice experience.
Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys bring a combined 120-plus years of practice.
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Language capability — English and Spanish.
The firm’s attorneys and staff serve clients in English and Spanish. The language available for a given matter depends on the counsel assigned to it.
What we handle for Henrico clients
Twelve areas, ordered by how Henrico-area clients actually reach us.
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Family Law & Divorce
Divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, custody, visitation, and modification. Contested and uncontested. Custody, visitation, and support are heard in the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, or in the Circuit Court where they arise within a pending divorce; divorce itself and property division are Circuit Court work.
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Federal Practice
Federal criminal defense and federal civil matters before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. Federal procedure, sentencing exposure, and discovery rules differ materially from state practice, and the calendar moves faster.
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Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor and felony defense in the Henrico County General District Court and Circuit Court — assault, larceny, drug offenses, firearms charges, probation violations, and protective order proceedings.
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Personal Injury
Motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, and wrongful death claims arising in Henrico and the surrounding counties. Virginia’s contributory negligence rule makes early fact development decisive here in a way it is not in most states.
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Traffic & DUI Defense
Reckless driving by speed, DUI/DWI, driving on a suspended license, and CDL matters — read by counsel who spent fifteen years writing citations before defending them.
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Immigration
Family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, and removal defense. Immigration consequences are also assessed alongside any criminal matter we handle, before a plea is entered rather than after.
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Business Law
Entity formation, LLC and partnership agreements, operating agreements, corporate bylaws, mergers and acquisitions, dissolution, and licensing — for businesses in Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland, New Kent, Powhatan, and Hanover.
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Sex Offense Defense
Defense of sex offense allegations in Virginia state court, including registry consequences and collateral effects on employment, housing, and custody.
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Trusts & Estates
Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and estate administration. Virginia conservatorship and guardianship petitions are filed in Circuit Court.
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Contract Law
Drafting, review, negotiation, and enforcement. Non-compete and confidentiality agreements, commercial leasing, and business purchase agreements.
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Civil Litigation
General district and circuit court civil disputes, including debt, property, and business claims.
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Commercial Litigation
Disputes between businesses — partnership breakdowns, vendor and supply disputes, and commercial lease enforcement.
Where Henrico matters are heard
Henrico County Circuit Court
Felony trials, divorce and equitable distribution, custody and support arising within a pending divorce, civil claims above the district court threshold, conservatorship and guardianship petitions, and appeals from the district courts.
Henrico County General District Court
Misdemeanors, traffic matters including reckless driving and DUI, preliminary hearings on felonies, and smaller civil claims.
Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Custody, visitation, child and spousal support, protective orders, and juvenile offenses.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division
Federal criminal and civil matters.
Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia
Appellate review.
Knowing which of these hears your issue is the first question, and it is not always the obvious one. A support dispute and a property dispute between the same two people can sit in two different buildings — or in the same one, depending on what else is already filed.
The attorneys who handle Virginia matters
Assignment is made on the matter, the court, and the bar where you need counsel admitted. The attorneys below are those whose Virginia admission and practice background fit Henrico-area work.
Mr. Sris
Owner and Founder · Former Prosecutor
Former prosecutor. Founded the practice in 1997 and has led it since. Testified in support of Virginia House Bill 635 (2019). Admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
Handles for this domain
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Practice
- Family Law
- Sex Offense Defense
Bryan Block
Of Counsel
Former Virginia State Trooper — fifteen years on the road before the courtroom. J.D., University of Richmond School of Law (2003). Admitted in Virginia.
Handles for this domain
- Traffic & DUI Defense
- Criminal Defense
Kristen M. Fisher
Of Counsel
Former Maryland Assistant State’s Attorney. With the practice since 2010. J.D., Rutgers School of Law (2004). Admitted in Maryland and Virginia.
Handles for this domain
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
Matthew Greene
Of Counsel
Practicing since 1994, including more than fourteen years as a contract attorney for the City of Alexandria on child protective services and child welfare matters. J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (1994). Admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Handles for this domain
- Family Law
- Child Welfare
- Civil Litigation
Samantha R. Powers
Of Counsel
Practicing since 2005. J.D./M.A., University of Florida. Ph.D. in Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara (2017), applied to negotiation and dispute resolution. Admitted in Virginia and Florida.
Handles for this domain
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Individual attorneys are admitted in specific jurisdictions; not all attorneys are licensed in all states. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law only in the jurisdictions listed in their individual biographies.
Henrico and the surrounding counties
We serve clients from our Richmond location in:
Henrico County
- Glen Allen
- Short Pump
- Highland Springs
- Sandston
- Varina
- Tuckahoe
- Lakeside
- Innsbrook
Adjacent jurisdictions
- Chesterfield County
- Goochland County
- New Kent County
- Powhatan County
- Hanover County
- City of Richmond
How a Henrico matter starts
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You make contact.
Intake at (888) 437-7747 takes the facts, the jurisdiction, and the deadline that is closest.
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We match the file to counsel.
Assignment turns on the court, the subject matter, and the bar admission the matter requires — not on who happens to be available.
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You meet the attorney.
Consultations are scheduled by appointment, in person at the Richmond location or remotely.
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Engagement is in writing.
An attorney-client relationship is established only through a written engagement letter signed by an authorized representative of the firm.
Questions Henrico clients ask first
Does the firm have a location in Henrico County?
No. Our nearest Virginia location is in Richmond, at 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, and we appear in the Henrico County courts from there. All locations are by appointment.
Which court will hear my case?
It depends on the matter. Felonies and divorces go to the Henrico County Circuit Court; misdemeanors and traffic matters to the General District Court; custody, support, and protective orders to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, or to the Circuit Court where they arise within a pending divorce. Federal charges are heard in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division.
Are consultations free?
No. Consultations are scheduled by appointment, and fee arrangements are discussed at the time of scheduling.
How do I reach the firm?
By telephone at (888) 437-7747, or at the Richmond location directly at (804) 201-9009. Consultations are then scheduled by appointment with counsel whose admission and experience fit the matter.
In which states is the firm admitted?
Through its individual attorneys, the firm handles matters in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. Individual attorneys are admitted in specific jurisdictions; not all attorneys are licensed in all states.
What languages are consultations available in?
English and Spanish. The firm's attorneys and staff serve clients in both languages, and the language available for a given matter depends on the counsel assigned to it.
Do prior case results guarantee a similar outcome?
No. Case results described are examples of past matters and are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any other matter. Every case is different, and the outcome depends on factors unique to that case. Results may vary.
Start the conversation
A Henrico matter has a filing date, a docket, and a judge attached to it before you have made a single decision. The earlier counsel sees the file, the more of it is still yours to shape.
Request a consultation → Consultations are scheduled by appointment.