{"id":10431,"date":"2026-05-07T19:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/?page_id=10431"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:16:24","slug":"gun-rights-attorney-chesapeake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/?page_id=10431","title":{"rendered":"Gun Rights Attorney Chesapeake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chesapeake-va-1.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;38%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0a4a7c&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|60px|22px|60px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|20px||20px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b53a70bb-9f62-4ee5-b34f-c7a321ddbf6c&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Merriweather|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Gun Rights Attorney in Chesapeake, VA<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][lwp_divi_breadcrumbs link_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; current_text_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.75)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|600|||on|||#0a4a7c|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0a4a7c&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>John W. Lee P.C. Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/hampton-roads-law-firms\/\" aria-current=\"page\">About Our Firm<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/hampton-attorney-john-w-lee\/\">John W. Lee<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/poquoson-attorney-kim-lewis\/\">Kim Lewis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/newport-news-lawyer-shanna-harris\/\">Shanna Harris<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/chesapeake-va-attorney-tim-douglass\/\">Timothy R. Douglass<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/chesapeake-va-lawyer-raphael-connor\/\">Raphael Connor<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/virginia-beach-attorney-corey-lipp\/\">Corey Lipp<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/law-firm-john-w-lee\/\">Locations<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/avvo-rating-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;avvo-rating (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;We Want To Help You!&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/law-firm-john-w-lee\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;View Locations&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Lato|600||on|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Schedule an Appointment at One of Our Two Convenient Hampton Roads Offices Near You!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#0d4a7c|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_5H6HY_LNHtHX5NoPk_GW4Aw_7\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Can a convicted felon own a gun in Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"315\">Under Virginia law, individuals convicted of a felony lose several important civil rights. These restrictions can affect many aspects of daily life and remain in place even after a sentence has been completed. Rights commonly impacted by a felony conviction include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"516\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1enb6jm\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"338\">The right to vote<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o9luxc\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"369\">The right to sit on a jury<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n4qnx5\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"408\">The right to run for public office<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9d9hn8\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"450\">The ability to become a notary public<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g4ylud\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"516\">The right to possess, purchase, carry, or transport a firearm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"875\">For many individuals in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chesapeake<\/span><\/span> and throughout Virginia, restoring firearm rights is an important step toward moving forward after a conviction. At John W. Lee, P.C., our gun rights restoration attorneys assist clients with navigating Virginia\u2019s legal process for restoring Second Amendment rights and civil rights eligibility.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\">How do I restore my gun rights in Chesapeake?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1225\">Virginia offers a process that may allow certain individuals with felony convictions to restore their civil rights and petition for firearm rights restoration. Eligibility often depends on the type of conviction, completion of sentencing requirements, and overall compliance with court obligations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1344\">In many non-violent felony cases, individuals may qualify for Virginia\u2019s automatic restoration of civil rights after:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1516\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1v0ivrx\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1413\">Completing all incarceration, probation, or parole requirements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18r1r7h\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1470\">Paying all court fines, restitution, and legal costs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1muzkh1\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1516\">Satisfying all terms ordered by the court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1765\">If your felony conviction occurred in Virginia, the restoration process may be relatively straightforward depending on your circumstances. However, restoring firearm rights still typically requires additional legal action through the court system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2079\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For violent felony convictions or more complex cases, the process can involve additional hearings, documentation, and judicial review. Our Chesapeake firearm rights restoration lawyers help clients understand their legal options, prepare petitions, and pursue restoration through the appropriate Virginia courts\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.virginia.gov\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1335\">restore.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;tel:7578960868&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Call (757) 896-0678 Today!&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Lato|700||on|||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#xe090;||divi||400&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Fortunately, in Many Cases, We Can Help You Restore Your Right  to Own and Possess a Firearm in Virginia&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/contact-us\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Lato|600||on|||||&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/contact-us\/&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Virginia Code section 18.2-308.2 states, in part, \u201cAny person prohibited from possessing&#8230; a firearm&#8230; may petition the circuit court . . . for a restoration order that unconditionally authorizes possessing, transporting, or carrying a firearm&#8230; no person who has been convicted of a felony shall be qualified to petition for such an order unless his civil rights have been restored by the Governor&#8230;\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#0d4a7c|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0d4a7c&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_v3-HY7X5L4jk5NoP0oKOuAs_1\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Can you get your gun rights back in Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"414\">Virginia law does allow certain individuals with felony convictions to seek restoration of their firearm rights, but eligibility depends on several legal factors. In many cases, individuals convicted of non-violent felonies in Virginia may qualify to petition the court for restoration after completing all sentencing requirements and restoring their civil rights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"729\">However, not every conviction qualifies for this process. Individuals convicted of felonies in federal court or outside of Virginia may face additional restrictions. Certain misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence can also impact eligibility for firearm rights restoration under state and federal law.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_loCHY7X5D-OkiLMPy92F-AU_5\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Who qualifies for gun rights restoration in Chesapeake?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"969\">To pursue firearm rights restoration in Virginia, several legal requirements generally must be satisfied before filing a petition with the Circuit Court. Eligibility may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i9yexf\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1041\">A non-violent felony conviction issued by a Virginia Circuit Court<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9wetm7\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1101\">Restoration of civil rights by the Governor of Virginia<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16teqgn\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1157\">Full payment of court costs, restitution, and fines<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gq2u9l\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1220\">No pending criminal matters or recent criminal convictions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y7srxn\" data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1295\">A demonstrated period of responsible behavior following the conviction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1573\">Every case is different, and eligibility can depend on an individual\u2019s criminal history and overall circumstances. Our gun rights restoration attorneys in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chesapeake<\/span><\/span> help clients evaluate their options and navigate the legal process with confidence.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_FICHY6HvGsig5NoPhKK_-Ao_5\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Why restoration matters: avoid unintentional firearm charges<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6326 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/virginia-gun-rights-restoration-lawyers-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/virginia-gun-rights-restoration-lawyers-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/virginia-gun-rights-restoration-lawyers.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1907\">Many individuals mistakenly believe they are protected from firearm charges simply because they do not personally own a gun. Under Virginia law, however, a convicted felon may still face criminal charges for constructive possession of a firearm in certain situations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1948\">This can include circumstances such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2118\">\n<li data-section-id=\"105srlo\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2006\">Being inside a vehicle where a firearm is accessible<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bpwrlo\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2059\">Living in a residence where firearms are present<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ly896p\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2118\">Having access to a firearm owned by another individual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2419\">Because firearm possession laws can be aggressively enforced, even accidental or indirect access to a firearm may result in serious felony charges and significant penalties. Restoring your firearm rights through the proper legal channels can help reduce future legal risks and provide peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1866\">How Do Felons Restore Gun Rights in Virginia?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2786\">At John W. Lee, P.C., we assist clients throughout Chesapeake and the Hampton Roads region with the firearm rights restoration process. Our legal team helps determine eligibility, gather supporting documentation, prepare court filings, and represent clients during restoration proceedings in Virginia Circuit Court.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"3033\">For many individuals, restoring firearm rights represents more than legal compliance\u2014it can provide the opportunity to lawfully hunt, participate in recreational shooting activities, and regain important constitutional rights under Virginia law.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2393\">Start with a Free Consultation in Chesapeake<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3324\">We offer free consultations for individuals interested in restoring their firearm rights in Virginia. 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Douglass Raphael Connor Corey Lipp LocationsSchedule an Appointment at One of Our Two Convenient Hampton Roads Offices Near You!Can a convicted felon own a gun in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6326,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<div id=\"pl-6260\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6260-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6260-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" ><div id=\"panel-6260-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" data-style=\"{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\"}\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\r\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\r\n\tWhen a person is convicted of a felony in Virginia, he loses his civil rights. The rights he loses include the right to vote, the right to hold public office, the right to serve as a juror, and the right to be a notary public.\r\n\r\nThe felon also loses his right to own, possess, and transport firearms.\r\n\r\nIf the felony conviction was for a non-violent offense, and the person is no longer under any correctional supervision, and he has paid all his fines and fees, then he is eligible for Virginia's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.virginia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Automatic Rights Restoration<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf all the foregoing criteria are met, and the felony conviction was in Virginia, then the process of restoring one\u2019s civil rights is straight forward. To check on the restoration of your civil rights, simply go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.virginia.gov\">https:\/\/www.restore.virginia.gov<\/a><\/strong>. It typically takes between one and three months to have your civil rights restored.\r\n\r\nIf you were convicted of a violent felony, then you still may be able to get your civil rights restored. However, it is a much longer process.\r\n\r\nThe Governor does not have the authority to restore your gun rights. In Virginia, if a convicted felon is caught with a firearm in his possession, then he will likely be facing a five-year prison sentence. If a person is caught with a firearm after being convicted of a federal felony, then he may be facing up to ten years in prison. If you have been convicted of a felony and you have not had your firearms rights restored, then you are really taking a huge risk by carrying a firearm.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6260-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" data-style=\"{\"padding\":\"10px 10px 10px 10px\",\"background\":\"#f4f4f4\",\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\",\"border_color\":\"#cccccc\"}\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6260-0-0-1\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\r\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\r\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fortunately, in Many Cases, We Can Help You Restore Your Right<br \/>\r\nto Own and Possess a Firearm in Virginia<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<em>Virginia Code section 18.2-308.2 states, in part, \u201cAny person prohibited from possessing... a firearm... may petition the circuit court . . . for a restoration order that unconditionally authorizes possessing, transporting, or carrying a firearm... no person who has been convicted of a felony shall be qualified to petition for such an order unless his civil rights have been restored by the Governor...\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6260-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"  data-style=\"{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\",\"cell_alignment\":\"flex-start\"}\"  data-ratio=\"1\"  data-ratio-direction=\"right\" ><div id=\"pgc-6260-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" ><div id=\"panel-6260-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" data-style=\"{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\"}\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\r\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\r\n\t<p>There are a few situations where a Virginian can not have his gun rights restored through this process. If you have been convicted of a felony in a federal court or from another State, then this process will not work for you.\u00a0If you have been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor, then this process will also not work for you.<\/p>\r\n<p>In summary, if you meet these criteria, then you may be able to have your right to own a firearm restored by petitioning a Virginia Circuit Court:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>You were convicted of a nonviolent felony in a Virginia Circuit Court.<\/li>\r\n<li>You have not been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor.<\/li>\r\n<li>You have had your civil rights restored by the Governor.<\/li>\r\n<li>You have paid all your court fines and fees.<\/li>\r\n<li>You have no pending criminal actions against you.<\/li>\r\n<li>You have been on good behavior, with no criminal convictions for a long period.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6260-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6260-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" ><div id=\"panel-6260-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" data-style=\"{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\"}\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\r\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\r\n\tAnother point, many people do not think about, when it comes to losing your right to bear arms, is that it makes it far more likely that you will be convicted of illegal possession of a firearm, where you could get five to ten years in prison. \r\n\r\nEven if you are very careful to follow the law and not possess a firearm, imagine a scenario where you are with a group of people and one of them has a firearm in his or her possession. That firearm is \u201cmisplaced\u201d into your possession, either on purpose or by accident. Suddenly, you are in possession of a firearm while being a convicted felon and charged with a criminal offense. \r\n\r\nThis could potentially happen when multiple people are in an automobile and one of them has a gun; or could happen when multiple people are residing in the same house or even motel. Yes, you may be able to convince a Judge that it was not your gun and you did not know it was present. But why risk it? The better strategy is to just have your gun rights restored.                 \r\n\r\nThe attorneys at John W. Lee, PC are ready to help you petition the Circuit Court for restoration of your right to own and possess a firearm. Owning a firearm is a fundamental, basic right found in the Second Amendment of the Constitution. After you have paid your debt to society you should be permitted this basic right to defend yourself, your family, and your home. Also, many people enjoy shooting sports like hunting and target practice. Having your gun rights restored will give you peace of mind and access to these and other recreational activities.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6260-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6260-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" ><div id=\"panel-6260-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" data-style=\"{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\"}\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\r\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\r\n\t<h4>We offer a free consultation to help you determine if you are eligible to have your gun rights restored. Just bring a copy of your (1) restoration of civil rights and the (2) felony conviction with you to the consultation. We are happy to handle your case anywhere in Hampton Roads and as far west as Richmond.<\/h4>\r\n<h5>Call <a href=\"phone:757-896-0868\">757-896-0868<\/a> to schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers today!<\/h5><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10431","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10431"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10448,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10431\/revisions\/10448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}