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    Virginia Has 1682 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20087 Reviews

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    4.817 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Charles Vanevera Hardenbergh

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    Charles Vanevera Hardenbergh

    4.523 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I cannot thank Mr. Charles V. Hardenbergh, Esq. and Ms. Madison Fajnae enough for all the work they put into my case regarding a DWI charge. From the initial consultation all the way to the dismissal of the charge, Mr. Hardenbergh was professional..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Brenton James Bohannon

    Brenton James Bohannon

    4.824 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Bio: Brenton Bohannon focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohannon served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for New Kent County Virginia, where he prosecuted hun...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Alfred Frank Arquilla

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    Alfred Frank Arquilla

    5.031 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of t...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael Carl Tillotson

    Michael Carl Tillotson

    4.840 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Michael is an experienced attorney whose practice is focused on defending DUI cases. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies and received the Alpha Phi Sigma Award for graduation with the highest grade point average in...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Sean Seungho Jung

    Sean Seungho Jung

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Immigration
    Review: "I am non-violent convicted felon. I have never met a more dedicated court appointed lawyer. He researched and repreesented me without prejudice. Mr. Jung had me fascinated with his knowledge of the law and the way he applied it to my case. I was i..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Andrew B. C. Wood

    Andrew B. C. Wood

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more
    Bio: Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised. Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers. His...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Tiffany Noel Edmonds Sullivan

    Tiffany Noel Edmonds Sullivan

    4.339 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile
    Bio: Prior to becoming an attorney I worked for over 15 years as a Mental Health Therapist counseling youths and their families. I have an affinity for children and believe they have a voice that deserves to be heard. Navigating the legal system can be...
    Rating:  10
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    Dannie Ray Sutton

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    Dannie Ray Sutton

    5.015 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Dannie Sutton Esq. was the RIGHT attorney and delivered. He got our case dismissed. I knew from the initial consult call, he was a man of his word. Entire process was expertly managed by his team, without any stress to the client. Dannie developed..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Lana Manitta

    Lana Manitta

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Litigation
    Bio: Lana Manitta has over 25 years' experience successfully representing clients facing Federal, White Collar, and serious state-level criminal charges throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Whether a potential criminal case can be...
    Rating:  10
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    Elliott Bruce Bender

    Elliott Bruce Bender

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I highly recommend Bender Elliot; when I first contacted Mr. Elliot he listened to my entire situation and offered advice before any mention of a payment. My case was affected by both Covid and a change in the laws surrounding my case between cour..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Stephanie Allette Pease

    Stephanie Allette Pease

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I am experienced in the areas of criminal defense; trafffic; DUI; domestic relations; and other misc. civil matters.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a child of immigrants, I understand the value of hard work, commitment and dedication, and I utilize those values daily. I dedicated to my family, actively involved in my community, and blessed to be able to use my education, training and exper...
    Rating:  8.7
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    James Donald Garrett

    James Donald Garrett

    3.815 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Attorney James Garrett is the founder and lead attorney at Garrett Law Group, PLC in Virginia Beach. He began in private practice immediately upon graduating law school and being admitted to practice in his home state of Virginia in 2005. The firm...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jamison Page Rasberry

    Jamison Page Rasberry

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement and more
    Review: "Mr.Rasberry represented our son in a complex case. He is approachable,answered questions,explained things from start to finish, a straight shooter. He has a mannerism that put us at ease in a stressful situation. He is direct, firm when appropriat..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Robert Ian Bruce

    Robert Ian Bruce

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you want freedom and opportunity, the Liberty Legal team is by your side every step of the way. Robert Bruce founded Liberty Legal, LC after over 20 years of experience in human rights, economic development, and public defense. For the last d...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Michael Thomas Trent

    Michael Thomas Trent

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As a son of Southside Virginia, it's a privilege to represent the clients of our area. My practice's focus is on offering the best legal representation possible in areas ranging from criminal and civil litigation to wills and estate planning, and ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Paul Todd Sartwell

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    Paul Todd Sartwell

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more
    Your Needs Are My Top Priority
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jason Moore

    Jason Moore

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I'm an aggressive criminal defense and domestic relations attorney. I have handled every type of criminal and traffic case from Speeding, DUI, and Driving Suspended to Murder and Rape. I understand how important your rights are and will do everyth...
    Rating:  10
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    Samuel Collyns Moore

    Samuel Collyns Moore

    5.027 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation
    Bio: Sam Moore has successfully litigated, at the trial level, misdemeanor and felony cases in a diverse range of matters. Mr. Moore’s practice is enhanced by his experience in the courtroom and a broad range of experiences outside the legal field. He ...
    Rating:  9.6
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