Andrew Carter Graves (pictured above) is the youngest son of the late Honorable Porter R. Graves, Jr., Chief Judge 26th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia (pictured below) and the grandson of the late Honorable Porter R. Graves Sr. Judge 26th Judicial General District Court of Virginia. Both Justices practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia before rising to serve locally on the bench.

Andrew was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia and attended Harrisonburg High School.  He earned his Bachelors of Science Degree (Political Science) from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia.  He then earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia.

Prior to his career as an attorney, Andrew worked locally as a Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer for seven years.  His tenure in law enforcement gave him a special understanding about the investigation and prosecution of various criminal offenses. 

Andrew spent two years working for Commercial Title Group, Inc., a title insurance and settlement company based in Vienna, Virginia.  Mr. Graves was also a two-term intern at the Rockingham County Commonwealth Attorney's Office and has worked at a local law firm in real estate and civil litigation.   

Andrew believed that in starting his own practice he could be more effective in helping people deal with their unique legal issues.  He founded the Law Office of Andrew C. Graves P.L.L.C.  Since then, Andrew has represented numerous clients on a variety of issues from simple Alcohol Violations to First Degree Murder. Andrew's law office has allowed him to fully realize his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation.

Mr. Graves is active in a number of professional organizations including the Virginia State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Federalist Society.  He is also licensed to practice law in the Federal Courts of the Western District of Virginia as well as all State Courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Mr. Graves has also been awarded several commendations for his community service; including the highest community service award from the Appalachian School of Law for work in protecting and advising the youth of Buchanan County and beyond.  Currently the programs he created are being used in Virginia, and as far away as Oklahoma City.

Mr. Graves lives in Rockingham County, Virginia with his wife, three children, two dogs and cat.