Joe Painter is one of Southwest Virginia's best known criminal lawyers. He has practiced law in over fifty jurisdictions in both State and Federal law at all levels. Painter concentrates his practice to all areas of criminal law. He is well known for his expertise in firearms law.

He is the only lawyer in Southwest Virginia with a master's degree in social work and a Ph.D. He is very apt at dealing with physical medicine and mental health professionals. This experience is invaluable when dealing with expert witnesses and consulting.

Joe Painter is widely known and respected for his sincere devotion to his clients. He conscientiously visits clients in jails and prisons. Clients are welcome to come by his office or call him at anytime.

One of the hallmarks of Painter's practice of law is his integrity. He strives to be straightforward with clients, law enforcement, prosecutors and the Courts. The bedrock of his approach to law is his devout faith. Painter often quotes from Micah: "What does the Lord require of you. To do justice, love mercy and walk humbly before thy God".