Attorney Bio
Jason M. Pelt, Attorney at Law
Jason M. Pelt is a Virginia trial attorney and the founder of Pelt Law, PLC, a solo law practice serving Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and Caroline County. A former United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate, he has practiced law since 2000 and brings 26 years of legal experience to criminal and traffic defense, civil litigation, and landlord and tenant matters in the courts of the Fredericksburg region.
Mr. Pelt practices at Pelt Law, PLC, his own solo firm, and that is the only practice through which he accepts clients. Pelt Law, PLC is a separate practice and is not affiliated with any prior firm. To reach him directly: (540) 369-3113 · info@peltlegal.com · P.O. Box 389, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 · Mon-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm.
A Marine Corps Lawyer's Path to Fredericksburg
Mr. Pelt earned his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2000 and began his legal career in uniform, serving on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps. His assignments included Marine Corps Base Quantico and Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I, the Marine Corps' oldest post, in Washington, D.C.
He left active duty as a Captain in 2005 and continued to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve until 2012, separating at the rank of Major. The Marine Corps' emphasis on preparation, discipline, and standing up for the people you represent has shaped how he practices law ever since.
Mr. Pelt has lived and worked in the Fredericksburg and Stafford County community since 2000. When he opened Pelt Law, PLC, he built it deliberately as a solo practice: clients work directly with him from the first conversation through the resolution of their matter.
Education and Bar Admissions
- J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (2000)
- B.S. in Government, Liberty University (1997)
- Licensed to practice law in Virginia since 2005
- Also admitted to the Florida Bar (good standing)
- Member, Virginia State Bar and the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association
Practice in the Fredericksburg Region
Pelt Law, PLC focuses on the legal matters that individuals and families in the Fredericksburg area face most often. Serving Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and Caroline County, Mr. Pelt appears in the General District Courts of the region, and in Circuit Court on criminal matters.
- Criminal defense: retained representation, and court appointments when assigned, for misdemeanor and felony charges in Virginia state courts.
- Traffic defense: reckless driving, DUI (DWI), driving on a suspended license, speeding, and accident-related offenses.
- Civil litigation: plaintiff and defense representation in General District Court, including contract and collections claims and warrants in debt.
- Landlord and tenant: representation on both sides of the landlord-tenant relationship.
How Mr. Pelt Works With Clients
Consultations are by appointment. Consultations on criminal and traffic matters are free; civil litigation consultations are $300. Pelt Law, PLC handles its services on a flat-rate fee basis, quoted with you directly before any representation begins, so you know the cost up front. Payment is accepted by cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. For urgent criminal or traffic matters, including arrests, call (540) 369-3113; after-hours help may be available for emergencies.