David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Former Attorney & Counselor at Law
  • Smith Strong, PLC
  • 3111 Northside Ave, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23228
  • 804-325-1245

David Mitchell practiced in Smith Strong's Estate Planning (including Wills and Trusts), Elder Law, and Estate/Fiduciary Litigation division of Smith Strong, PLC from 2021 to 2023.

Effective March 31, 2023, David Mitchell elected to take a sabbatical from the practice of law, spending much of his time out of state. 

Smith Strong, PLC continues to support David's past clients as needs, questions, or changes arise.

Managing Partner at Smith Strong, PLC, H. Van Smith, at hvansmith[at]smithstrong[dot]com, or at (804) 325-1245, will work with paralegal Maria Cox to ensure past and future client needs are handled promptly and with care.  We look forward to maintaining your estate planning, administration and elder law matters as new needs arise.

From October 2017 to February 2021, David served with distinction as General Counsel of the City of Richmond Police Department.  Before his service to the City as General Counsel, David served as an Attorney & Counselor at Law in the firm’s family law section from 2016 to 2017. 

David graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law where he served as the president of the Virginia Law Veterans and was awarded the prestigious Ritter Award for honor, character and integrity. He began his legal career at Hunton & Williams in Richmond, Virginia before joining Smith Strong, PLC.

Photo of David Mitchell and Founder Van SmithDavid was born in Huntington Beach, California but spent most of his formative years in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he developed a love for the outdoors, as well as a dedication to public service. David is an Eagle Scout and joined the U.S. Army just days after 9/11. David was a paratrooper in the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division and served combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.

David earned his undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Weber State University. After graduating summa cum laude, he worked as a police officer in Sandy City, Utah, where he handled all manners of criminal investigations and domestic issues. He also became a skilled negotiator and developed finely tuned conflict resolution skills. During this time, David earned his masters degree in criminal justice from Weber State University and served six years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

In his free time, David and his wife, Stacy, enjoy golfing, fishing, and hiking.

Effective March 31, 2023, David Mitchell elected to take a sabbatical from the practice of law, spending much of his time out of state. 

Smith Strong, PLC continues to support David's past clients as needs, questions, or changes arise.

Managing Partner at Smith Strong, PLC, H. Van Smith, at hvansmith[at]smithstrong[dot]com, or at (804) 325-1245, will work with paralegal Maria Cox to ensure past and future client needs are handled promptly and with care.  We look forward to maintaining your estate planning, administration and elder law matters as new needs arise.