Attorneys

Benjamin T. Burchett, Esq.

RECENT AWARDS & HONORS: Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer, 2023 National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2023 Lawyer of Distinction Nomination

Originally from Ohio, Ben Burchett began his focus on Traffic and Criminal Law while still in law school at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. There, he interned at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, competed in many trial competitions, and was a law clerk for the Honorable Ellen Leesfield. 

Mr. Burchett moved to Virginia in 2007 and accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender at the Fredericksburg Office of the Public Defender. While at the Public Defender's Office, Mr. Burchett successfully tried many criminal charges to the jury and the judge, including burglary, grand larceny, assault and battery, malicious wounding, marijuana, drug possession and distribution, DUI, failure to appear, and many other serious felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Burchett won numerous full acquittals and not guilty verdicts for his clients.

In 2011, Mr. Burchett founded Burchett & Mroczek, PLC. His focus remains on the needs of his clients while providing the highest quality legal representation. Mr. Burchett continues to provide many clients the opportunity to walk out the courtroom doors and go home to their families. Mr. Burchett is an active member of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Ashley E. Mroczek, Esq.

RECENT AWARDS & HONORS: 2023 & 2022 Top 10 Family Law Female Attorney, 2023 Virginia Access to Justice Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2022 American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Female Attorney in Virginia

Ashley E. Mroczek is a Virginia native and happily returned to Virginia after completing an undergraduate degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a law degree at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. While in law school, Ms. Mroczek clerked for the Domestic Violence Court, served as an advocate in Court for foster youth, and received the HOPE Community Service Award each year of law school.

In 2008, Ms. Mroczek began practicing family law under local attorney Kristie L. Kane. During her time at Ms. Kane's office, Ms. Mroczek successfully handled a range of family law matters, including, but not limited to: divorces, military divorces, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, wills, and protective orders.

In April 2011, Ms. Mroczek opened Burchett & Mroczek, PLC. In her time at Burchett & Mroczek, PLC, Ms. Mroczek has continued to successfully advocate for her clients, their families, and their children.

Ms. Mroczek is an active member of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and is a Past President of the Family Law Section of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association. Ms. Mroczek has been honored as Virginia's Big Sister of the Year for her involvement in the Rappahannock Big Brothers & Big Sisters Program.

S. Patrice Wright

Originally from Vicksburg, Mississippi, Patrice graduated from Hinds Community College with a degree in Operating Systems and was featured on both the President's List and Dean's List. After placing 1st in a statewide PBL public speaking competition, Patrice went on to win the third place in public speaking at the national level. She moved to Virginia in 2004 and began her paralegal career under the tutelage of local attorney turned Judge, Hon. Joseph A. Vance, IV. 

Patrice joined the firm of Burchett and Mroczek, PLC in 2013 as our Paralegal and brought with her not only a cheerful disposition but a fierce determination to help our clients and attorneys prepare successfully for litigation. She enjoys relaxing at the beach, dining out, going to the movies, and spending quality time with family and friends.