
About Jake Denton
Jake Denton practices in Virginia state and federal courts, including circuit court and general district court. Jake has appellate experience at the Virginia Supreme Court and has served as court appointed attorney representing indigent defendants and has served as local counsel for the Innocence Project. Jake volunteers pro bono representation to domestic violence victims through the Virginia Beach Bar Association C.L.A.S.S. program. Jake is a member of the I’Anson Inn of Court and the Virginia Beach Bar Association; he graduated Cum Laude from the William & Mary Law School.
Jake’s litigation experience includes a ten-week bank fraud trial; speeding ticket acquittals; an 8-figure multi-district qui tam whistleblower case; judgments pursuant to Virginia’s revenge porn statute; and many other types of matters.

Defamation, Slander & Libel
Defamation, slander or libel describes the act in which a statement of fact is used to damage your reputation. A case of defamation can lead to a lawsuit for money damages to recover when your financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing have suffered. A defamation case can be difficult, with many defenses and subtle legal rules. The Virginia statute of limitations for defamation cases is just one year from the date of publication of the false statement, so it’s important to contact a lawyer in a timely manner.

Personal Injury
Personal injury or tort law is designed to protect you or your property in the event of a person’s act or failure to act that leads to harm. The most common way to prove the other party was at fault in your harm is through negligence. Negligence is described as a failure to exercise ordinary or reasonable care that is expected under certain circumstances. Personal injury cases include car and truck crash cases; medical malpractice cases; slip and fall cases; and all other cases where one person is liable for injuries caused to another person.

Sexual Harassment & Assault
Jake Denton regularly represents victims of workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Criminal Defense
At Denton Law, we understand that being accused of a crime can be one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of your life. As a trusted criminal lawyer in Virginia Beach, we are committed to providing robust and compassionate representation to individuals facing criminal charges. Our goal is to protect your rights, build a strong defense, and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Employment Law
Jake Denton represents plaintiffs and defendants in employment law matters.
Employment Law includes a broad range of matters. Wage violations, discrimination, whistleblower, defamation, and disability cases all fall under the umbrella of employment law.
Jeremiah A. Denton IV – or “Jake,” as his family and friends have always known him – combines legal skills, passion for smart strategy, and competitive drive into an effective law practice focused on fighting falsehoods. Jake learned the practice of law from his father, legendary defamation attorney Jeremiah A. Denton III, as well as his mother and stepfather, the Honorable Winship and Guy Tower. Jake cherishes his family – he is the father of three children and one of countless first cousins. Jake is grateful for a lifelong network of friends throughout Tidewater and beyond. He serves on the boards of the Virginia State Bar Council and the Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum. Jake began practicing law in 2012 after previously working as a journalist.
Mediation Case
I hope there is no statute of limitations on gratitude. Mr. Jeremiah Denton, IV and Mr. Jeremiah Denton, III assisted my family and I in a mediation case regarding personal injury. They were outstanding and extremely professional, yet, at the same time, exhibited sincere care and concern for us. They were relentless in their attempts to research every angle of the case in order to assist us in achieving the best possible resolution. It was a very difficult case and we are so thankful for their efforts.

Jake is extremely hardworking
My case dealt with reckless driving as well as an expired license. Jake was very prepared upon court arrival and more than helpful. He was able to get the non-valid license dropped as well as reduce the reckless driving to excessive speeding. I 100% recommend him.

Mr. Denton
he was heaven sent ! No lawyer in this area didn’t want to work my case but Mr. Denton believed that something could be done! He kept lines of communication open and stayed on the top of the other party!! Thank u and your team so much for everything

Excellent Attorney Services
If you are ever in need of a great lawyer, do not hesitate to contact Jeremiah Denton Law Firm. They take the time to listen to you and provide you with everything you need to successfully win your case. Jeremiah Denton Law Firm took a chance on me when all of the other Law Firms in Hampton Roads area declined. In the end, things worked out in my favor.

Great attorney
Jake was very responsive to all questions and made himself available whenever needed. I would HIGHLY recommend him.

Great Lawer!
I would like to thank Jeremiah Andrew Denton IV and his staff in handling my case. He and his staff were very polite and very professional. Thank you very much on doing a great job. I would highly recommend Jeremiah Andrew Denton IV and his firm.

Stalking, Harassment, and unlawful dissemination of image
A sorta complex case of me being cyber stalked, harassed, and blackmailed from multiple states away from someone I formerly had relations with. This went on a year and half and had a prior court hearing where the judge didn’t want to hear anything about a man being harassed by a woman. Once I had Jake on my team, he was able to put together a comprehensive timeline of emails, photos, threats and other evidence proving the nightmare that had happened to me. Once in court, the evidence was so overwhelming that the defendants attorney convinced their client to plead guilty. The unfortunate reality is because she is a woman and it’s a first time offense, she received a slap on the wrist. On a positive note, I have not heard a single thing from this woman since and having that piece of mind back is amazing! Thank you Denton Team

My owen attorney refered me to Jake!
As the area of law Jake Denton practices in is so specialized, my own family attorney sent me to him. Best in class service, Kem and Jake were kind and caring during an emotional time in our lives. Jake got us the result we needed with minimal cost and time. Wonderful firm and attorney.

He Had My Back!
I contacted Jeremiah Denton at the recommendation of our Corporate Council. I explained that our family owned business was the subject of an extortion attempt by an unhappy customer who threatened to ruin us through social media, the BBB and news media if we didn’t agree to refund all the fees we were paid by them…for work that we completed. We felt that we were being blackmailed and were concerned that they would follow through with their threats and damage our hard earned reputation. Into the breach stepped Jeremiah Denton! He pointed out that under Virginia Law, if a person threatens to injure another person or business with harm, they can be charged with a felony..even if they don’t follow through and act on their threats. He wrote the client a strongly worded letter threatening legal action if they didn’t stop, and they did! I highly recommend Jeremiah Denton IV as an Attorney who will have your back!

Great experience
Mr. Denton is a highly professional and knowledgeable attorney. Mr. Denton helped me with a defamation case and was extremely thorough in understanding the details of my case in order to best represent me. I would highly recommend him for potential clients and would work with him again.

Highly recommend Jake Denton for your legal needs
I sought Jake out based on his expertise with harassment and personal injury. I was completely satisfied with Jake and his staff. We were successful in both our defense and counter-suit. I very much appreciate Jake, his professionalism, preparation and wise counsel. This was a very difficult situation for my family and I. Jake and his staff were so helpful and wonderful. I heartily recommend Jake and his team. Thanks Jake and team!

Jake is the kind of attorney we hope for when we need legal advice. Jake is kind but always tells it “like it is.” My cases were complicated. Jake made sure I understood the caveats of going to trial. Jake is an awesome, well prepared litigator and disarms the opposition with truth and “class!” Jeremiah A Denton IV is a “real attorney” with a high degree of ethics.

I recently used Mr. Denton to defend me in a dog bite (actually it was a nip) case. I was being sued for $25,000 by a gentleman that I was interviewing for a job. I have shelties that are able to be with me at the office, and I asked him if he was bothered by dogs. If so, I would put them in another room. He said no and the interview was conducted with both dogs under my desk. When he was in another part of the office for the second part of the interview, I politely ask him to knock on the door and I would open it; otherwise, they would herd him into a corner or circle. Of course he did not listen and one of them nipped him. Well the nip turned in to a $25,000 legal case, after offering to take him to a outpatient clinic, cleaning the little scratch on his leg, putting a bandaid on it, and offering all the dog’s records. I ended up in Mr. Denton’s office on a friend’s recommendation. As soon as I talked with him, I knew I picked the right person. As a business owner, he understood exactly what was taking place. And after 1.5 years, the case was finally heard in court, and we won. He was thorough, patient, and unraveled the case before the judge and the plaintiff. I highly recommend him if you need an attorney.

I was able to meet with him right away and he began working on my case. I achieved the desired outcome very quick with Mr. Jake Denton representing me. I would highly recommend him.

Excellent Service and Communication
Mr. Denton was extremely helpful right from the start. He listened to my situation and was very straight forward with me about the desired outcome for my case. He answered every question I had in a timely manner and continued to keep me update throughout the entire process. I felt as though my case mattered to him and I was not just another client. I greatly appreciate all his help!

Thank you for helping me to resolve my issue in a timely and professional manner. I will most certainly be using your firm again should anything arise that require your expertise. Again, Thank you.

Mr. Denton is absolutely the best employment lawyer that I can recommend. He is very personable and genuine; most of all he listens to his clients and then give you honest and accuracy feedback. He took on the opposition that was truly stack against us and we prevailed. I am so truly happy Mr. Denton is on my team. Look no further because he is the best trial lawyer I have ever seen.

Best Slander and Defamation Attorney in the Area. Strategic and effective in his legal approach. Highly aggressive. I have used Attorney Jake Denton for years to handle all my legal issues. Highly recommend.

Jake Denton cares about me…his client. He cares to understand how whatever the issue is affects me…his client. Many attorneys, are so disconnected to the person who is standing before them, they forget that they are supposed to be on your side. Not Jake Denton. He is God sent. Thank you Jake. Thank you DENTON LAW P.C.

I am so thankful I found Mr. Denton. He helped me WIN 2 separate Defamation cases. We won the maximum amount of money for each case. He knew exactly what evidence and procedures to follow to win my cases.

He is fair, patient, and very intelligent about his work. If you are looking for representation, make sure you discuss your case with Jake. I recommend him highly to anyone needing legal counsel.

So patient and detailed helped me successfully complete my case

I am so thankful I found Mr. Denton. He helped me WIN 2 Defamation cases and we received the maximum amount in each case. He knew exactly how to present my case and what evidence was needed. He also followed the exact procedures required to make sure we had what the courts required. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needed a great attorney.

I am so thankful that I was able to find Mr. Denton and that he was willing to represent me during my whistleblower case against my former employer. He was able to provide expert guidance and help bring the matter to an early resolution and recover a fair settlement. Other attorneys requested substantial retainers where Mr. Denton understood I would not be able to do that since I had just been wrongfully terminated. Mr. Denton helped guide me through this stormy time period of my life and deliver an early settlement so that I could move on.

Working with this lawyer was a great experience. He was very straight forward with what I could expect with my case, answered every question I had in a timely manner, kept an open line of communication on where we stood, and provided a result that I was happy with.

I was referred to this attorney by a friend and knew the first time I met with him that I had chosen the right person. He took the time and patience to understand the entire case, and gathered all information that was pertinent to the case. He presented the court with all pertinent information and we won the case.

Jake Denton is the kind of attorney we hope for when we need legal advice. My cases were complicated. Jake made sure I understood the caveats of going to trial. Mr. Denton is kind but always tells you “like it is!” Jake is an awesome, well prepared litigator and disarmed the opposition with the truth and class. Jeremiah A Denton lV is a “real attorney” with a high degree of ethics.

Due to the nature of our case, my family attorney was not qualified to represent us so he sent us to see Mr. Denton. Jake’s calm, friendly and professional demeanor seemingly took the other side off guard and we won our case with minimal drama. I would call Mr. Denton again and highly recommend him and his team. His firm is very responsive at all hours, kind and caring during an emotional and trying time. Thank you Jake and Kem for helping my family. Outstanding firm.

Jake was extremely hardworking

I hope there is no statute of limitations on gratitude. Mr. Jeremiah Denton, IV and Mr. Jeremiah Denton, III assisted my family and I in a mediation case this year. We were extremely grateful for the outstanding service they provided. They were extremely professional yet also exhibited sincere concern for our family. It was a difficult case and they relentlessly pursued the details of the situation in order to assist us in obtaining the best possible resolution.
