Christopher M Bell
Helping Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Landlord-Tenant Clients in SWVA!
I grew up in the Northern Appalachians of Upstate New York and moved to Virginia just before finishing high school. I attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, where I earned a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. During my time in Greenville, while interning at the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office, I discovered my passion for law and advocacy, which laid the groundwork for my future in the legal field.
After passing the Virginia State Bar, I worked as a prosecutor in Southampton County, Virginia, for nearly eight years, and then in Scott County, Virginia, for another four years. Throughout my career as a prosecutor, I embraced the challenge of handling a wide array of cases, ranging from speeding tickets to first-degree murder. My experience in jury trials is equally broad, covering financial crimes, property crimes, violent crimes, sexual assault, rape, and murder. This extensive courtroom experience, combined with my deep understanding of criminal law and commitment to justice, has given me a solid foundation in trial work and advocacy that I continue to draw upon to benefit my clients.
In 2025, recognizing the need for skilled and compassionate legal representation in Southwest Virginia, I started my own practice, Bell Law Firm, PLLC. Currently, where I focus on criminal defense, personal injury, and landlord-tenant cases, assisting clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives with confidence and peace of mind.
Whether I am defending the rights of the accused or advocating for the injured, I bring dedication, integrity, and more than a decade of prosecutorial insights to every case. When the system comes after you, I make sure you’re not standing alone!
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Legal Malpractice
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Zoom
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Free Consultation
Free, no obligation, 30-minute consultation: https://bell-law-firm.cliogrow.com/book - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Contingent Fees are only offered in Personal Injury matters.
- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
- ID Number: 86273
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- Bell Law Firm, PLLC
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- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
- Scott County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
- Southampton County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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- Legal Intern
- Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
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- Regent University School of Law
- J.D. (2013)
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- Activities: Alternative Dispute Resolution Board Trial Advocacy Board
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- East Carolina University
- B.S. (2006) | Criminal Justice/Psychology
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- Second Place, National Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition
- American Bar Association
- I represented Regent University School of Law in the 2012 National ABA ADR Competition in New Orleans, LA where my duo received Second Place.
- Virginia State Bar # 86273
- Member
- Current
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- Q. What are my options after an unwarranted search found meth residue post-parole?
- A: Your best option is to hire a local attorney who can ask for discovery, review the evidence, discuss any strategies or defenses with you, and represent you in court. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one on your behalf. Based on what you are saying, you may or may not have some defenses to the allegations, but it is your in-person attorney who will need to tell you what those are.
- Q. Will a no contact order remain if assault charges are dropped in Virginia?
- A: If the assault charges are dismissed there is no bond. The bond goes away with the charges unless you have other matters that are pending before that court. The only way you would be prohibited from contacting her is if there is an active protective order in place prohibiting contact. But if there is no protective order, and you don't have any other charges pending, there should be no restrictions against you contacting her if the charges are dropped. You should confirm and consult with your attorney to make sure there are no other restrictions in place.
- Q. Charged with domestic violence assault in Virginia, concerned about jail time.
- A: Whether you face jail time depends entirely on the judge you appear before. Some judges are lenient, some take domestic violence very seriously. With that being said, you have many mitigating factors in your favor, and you have already taken several proactive steps that will appeal to the judge. With your lack of a criminal record, you appear to be eligible for Virginia's First Offender Program pursuant to Section 18.2-57.3. Every court treats this differently and has different conditions, but essentially you would be on probation, told to be of good behavior, and sometimes there is also a community service or treatment component. If you successfully complete all requirements imposed by ... Read More
