At Magee, Goldstein Lasky & Sayers, PC, our founding attorneys established our practice in1980 out of a strong desire to help others in Roanoke and the surrounding communities. Today, we continue in this pursuit by offering truly uncompromising legal counsel for a wide range of civil and criminal law issues. We believe we have put together a team of highly-qualified and capable professionals dedicated to providing you with the answers, guidance, and advocacy you need when facing a legal issue. We recognize that each case presents unique challenges but, in every case, the goal is to seek the best attainable outcome.

Your case will benefit from our unmatched familiarity with local judges and prosecutors. As experienced trial attorneys, we serve in numerous courts on an almost daily basis resolving matters related to:

• Criminal allegations
• Expungements
• Financial insolvency and bankruptcy including Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11
• Divorce and family law
• Personal injury and wrongful death claims
• Immigration law

Each of our attorneys is backed by significant experience in his or her chosen practice areas. Because of this, we are fully equipped to provide competent legal representation no matter what your legal issue may be. Our criminal defense attorneys have prior experience in prosecution and public defense for indigent persons giving them added insight into the criminal justice system. Attorney Goldstein is a recognized leader in bankruptcy law and lectures on bankruptcy and insolvency issues.

Your case will also benefit by the fact that, because of our civil and criminal trial experience, our attorneys are not afraid to go to court. Depending on the practice area, should your issue not be resolvable through negotiation or other alternative dispute methods, you can have confidence that you will be represented by a lawyer who routinely handles hearings, arraignments, court filings, bench trials, or jury trials. Because we know how to prepare cases for trial, you will be in the strongest legal position possible in any proceedings prior to trial, such as settlement negotiations or negotiations with prosecutors.

Our Team

Learn more about each of our attorney’s focus area and credentials by following the links below.

Andrew S. Goldstein

Kenneth J. Lasky

Richard R. Sayers

Chelesea L. Vaughan

We understand the short- and long-term effects civil and criminal matters can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Accordingly, we emphasize personalized solutions and tailor our strategy to your outcome goals.

Whether you are looking for debt relief, guidance in a Virginia divorce, advice and advocacy when accused of a crime or after being seriously injured, you can rely on Magee Goldstein Lasky & Sayers, PC. We are proud to have served the various legal needs of Virginians throughout our area for decades. Our team takes pride in continuing the tradition of legal excellence that we have established as a leading Roanoke law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses.