Carleton Penn III

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Carleton Penn III
Trial Attorney with 30+ Years Experience
5.0 star rating
If you are looking for the best use Carleton.
- Jeff, a Speeding Ticket client
5.0 star rating
Carleton PennIII Criminal defense attorney with over thirty years experience!
- Elizabeth, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 703-591-4900
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  • 10 Wirt Street, NW
    Leesburg, VA 20176
    Office: 703-591-4900
    Fax: 703-591-5082
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  • 10511 Judicial Drive
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    Office: 703-591-4900
    Office: 703-591-4900
    Fax: 703-591-5082
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I am a third generation attorney whose grandfather was an attorney in Pre-Depression Roanoke after serving in the Marines during World War I; he was activated... more

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“If you are looking for the best use Carleton.”

Posted by: Jeff, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I first used Carleton in 1998 for a Reckless driving ticket 91 mph in a 45 while racing on RT 7 near Sterling. I was 17 at the time and somewhat... more
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“Carleton PennIII Criminal defense attorney with over thirty years experience!”

Posted by: Elizabeth, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Carleton Penn III represented my former fiancee on numerous charges. Charges including DUI's,drug possession, Hit and run. Carleton prevailed on... more
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Peer Endorsements

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8 endorsements


Robert Emmett Battle

I have know Carleton for almost his entire career. He has a ton of experience, is very "good on his feet" in the courtroom and gets great results for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Battle , Richmond (VA), 1 day ago
Peter Michael Sweeny

I endorse this lawyer. Carleton is a zealous advocate for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Peter Sweeny , Leesburg (VA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Carleton Penn III was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1982 11/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Hale Carlson Baumggartner, PLC 2009–present
Partner at Hale Carlson Penn, PLC 1982–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate 2011
National College for DUI Defense at Harvard University Intensive Summer Session Curriculum in DUI Defense Law 2011
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2012
Top Attorney Virginia Business Magazine 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2008–present
Invited Member National College of DUI Defense 2008–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 140 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
91 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
14 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Defending the Serious Traffic Offender Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 1989
Nuts and Bolts of Defending DWI Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 1988

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Defending the Serious Traffic Offender Continuing Legal Education Seminars 1989
Nuts and Bolts of Defending DWI 1988 VTLA Conference 1988

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