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    Virginia Has 1682 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20087 Reviews

    Paula Bernstein Hough

    Paula Bernstein Hough

    4.957 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Paula Bernstein Hough is a skilled and accomplished legal practitioner with over two decades of experience in criminal defense, civil rights advocacy, and firm management. She co-founded BernsteinHough, P.C., a highly respected private practice kn...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Jeremiah A Denton

    Jeremiah A Denton

    4.610 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and more
    Bio: Mr. Denton has practiced law for 35 years. He has won many difficult cases that other lawyers would never have taken, some of which resulted in verdicts of a million dollars or more. A former Vietnam helicopter pilot, his first legal specialty was...
    Rating:  9.5
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    William Joseph Owen

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    William Joseph Owen

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  10
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    Simran Rahi

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    Simran Rahi

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Simran Rahi is an experienced trial attorney and senior associate attorney with Portner & Shure. He represents clients in matters of personal injury – including, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice – and criminal defen...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Deborah Caldwell-Bono

    Deborah Caldwell-Bono

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Former prosecutor with over 35 years experience providing effective, zealous representation of persons charged with criminal and traffic matters within a two hour radius of Roanoke in both state and federal courts. Have served on the Board of Dire...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Patrick David Kelley

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    Patrick David Kelley

    4.424 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Pat Kelley has been a trial lawyer since his graduation from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1983. He began his career as a JAG officer in the U.S. Army, serving as a Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel....
    Rating:  7.4
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    D. Eric Wiseley

    D. Eric Wiseley

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "Mr Wiseley went far and beyond the call to take care of my husbands issues and was quick and accurate!. He wasted no time helping us and was successful at getting my husband rights restored when others said it could not be done. He also helped my ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Weber

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    John Weber

    5.011 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Uncontested Divorce, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Do you need professional and compassionate legal representation? The Weber Law Firm is here for you!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Noel Brooks

    Noel Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: "Experienced trial lawyer representing clients in personal injury, criminal, and traffic matters. Call"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Stan M. Doerrer

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    Stan M. Doerrer

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Class Action, Litigation and more
    Bio: I represent clients in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. My goal is to help my clients understand their legal options, and to provide needed counsel while aggressively pursuing justice on their...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Brian Kenneth Miller

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    Brian Kenneth Miller

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    For the aggressive legal representation you need on your side, call Brian Miller today!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Brian D West

    Brian D West

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements
    Bio: Being a trial lawyer allows me the opportunity to protect teh interests of my varied clients. I have enjoyed the trial aspect of this pracitce immensely. Not all cases require a trial, in fact most do not. But... when your case requires judicial d...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Alexander Leonard Taylor

    Alexander Leonard Taylor

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Review: "Attorney Alex Taylor was highly recommended by an associate and he didn't disappoint. Attorney Taylor's professionalism and expertise was exceptional. Thank you for Mr. Taylor for keeping the lines of communication open, thoroughly explaining the ..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jonathan Leo Phillips

    Jonathan Leo Phillips

    5.017 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Former Fairfax County prosecutor, Washingtonian Top Lawyer, and seasoned trial advocate providing personal attention and guidance with a clear strategy to reaching a favorable resolution to client matters. Mr. Phillips is a partner at LefflerPhill...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Anthony Scrofano

    Joseph Anthony Scrofano

    4.935 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Joseph Scrofano is a tireless advocate who aggressively defends DC DUI and other criminal cases. He is a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, a selective trial advocacy program for criminal defense and plaintiff lawyers from ...
    Rating:  10
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    Roger A. Whitus

    Roger A. Whitus

    4.946 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more
    Bio: While in law school, I discovered a passion for standing up for those in need and fighting to preserve our civil liberties. I pride myself on my research skills and ability to craft creative arguments in even the most impossible cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Patrick L. Bales

    Patrick L. Bales

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Patrick L. Bales is a passionate hard-working lawyer who will vigorously pursue your defense.Mr. Bales is dedicated to the ideals upon which our system of justice is founded and strongly motivated to provide the best service for his clien...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Nikeva Shontelle Bailey

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    Nikeva Shontelle Bailey

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Nikeva Bailey has established herself as a formidable force in criminal defense within the Hampton Roads region. Her legal trajectory began as a Law Clerk, refining her research and analytical skills under notable judicial guidance. Transitioning ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Mark Steven Paullin

    Mark Steven Paullin

    4.834 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I seek to serve every client like a valued friend, so that they understand not only how the legal system can help them, but also to know how the opposing side is and will try to use that system against my client. Insurance companies, corporations,...
    Rating:  10
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    Brandon Kyle Fellers

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    Brandon Kyle Fellers

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.3
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